The Good Lie (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2014, The Good Lie is a drama film directed by Philippe Falardeau, running about 110 minutes. “Miracles are made by people who refuse to stop believing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.
Who’s in it. The Good Lie stars Reese Witherspoon as Carrie Davis, Corey Stoll as Jack, Thad Luckinbill as Matt and Sarah Baker as Pamela Lowi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Good Lie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Lie (2014)?
- In US, The Good Lie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Lie worth watching?
- The Good Lie holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Good Lie?
- The Good Lie stars Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Thad Luckinbill, Sarah Baker and Maria Howell.
- When was The Good Lie released?
- The Good Lie was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.