The Great American Lie (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2020, The Great American Lie is a documentary film directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Examines how a US value system built on the extreme masculine ideals of money, power and control has glorified individualism, institutionalized inequality, and undermined the ability of most Americans to achieve the American Dream.
Who’s in it. The Great American Lie stars Nicholas Kristof as Himself, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond as Herself and Libby Schaaf as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Great American Lie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great American Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great American Lie tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great American Lie (2020)?
- In US, The Great American Lie is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great American Lie worth watching?
- The Great American Lie holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great American Lie?
- The Great American Lie stars Nicholas Kristof, Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond and Libby Schaaf.
- When was The Great American Lie released?
- The Great American Lie was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.