Telling Lies in America (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Telling Lies in America is a drama film directed by Guy Ferland, running about 101 minutes. “Just don't get caught.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 17-year-old boy becomes friends with Billy Magic, the radio DJ he idolizes, and eventually slips into the payola and corruption of the entertainment world.
Who’s in it. Telling Lies in America stars Kevin Bacon as Billy Magic, Brad Renfro as Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas, Maximilian Schell as Dr. Istvan Jonas and Calista Flockhart as Diney Majeski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Telling Lies in America has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $318.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telling Lies in America page.
If you liked it. Fans of Telling Lies in America tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Telling Lies in America (1997)?
- In US, Telling Lies in America is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Telling Lies in America worth watching?
- Telling Lies in America holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Telling Lies in America?
- Telling Lies in America stars Kevin Bacon, Brad Renfro, Maximilian Schell, Calista Flockhart and Paul Dooley.
- When was Telling Lies in America released?
- Telling Lies in America was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.