The Invention of Lying (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, The Invention of Lying is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Ricky Gervais, running about 100 minutes. “In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.
Who’s in it. The Invention of Lying stars Ricky Gervais as Mark Bellison, Jennifer Garner as Anna McDoogles, Jonah Hill as Frank Fawcett and Louis C.K. as Greg Kleinschmidt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Invention of Lying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invention of Lying page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invention of Lying tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invention of Lying (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invention of Lying change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invention of Lying worth watching?
- The Invention of Lying holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invention of Lying?
- The Invention of Lying stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K. and Jeffrey Tambor.
- When was The Invention of Lying released?
- The Invention of Lying was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.