Lying to Be Perfect (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Lying to Be Perfect is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Gary Harvey, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Nola Devlin is an unassuming, frumpy magazine editor who is overlooked and teased by her coworkers. Though, when she is behind the glow and anonymity of her computer screen, she becomes the famous advice columnist Belinda Apple. Nola’s friends, tired of being overworked and overweight, band together to create the Cinderella Pact, vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of Belinda Apple. When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to take her own alter ego’s advice. But, as the group of friends drops dress sizes, their real issues are exposed, and better-than-expected life changes begin to blossom.
Who’s in it. Lying to Be Perfect stars Poppy Montgomery as Nola Devlin, Adam Kaufman as Chip / Alex, Michelle Harrison as Lori DiGrigio and Chelah Horsdal as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lying to Be Perfect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lying to Be Perfect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lying to Be Perfect tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lying to Be Perfect (2010)?
- In GB, Lying to Be Perfect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lying to Be Perfect worth watching?
- Lying to Be Perfect holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lying to Be Perfect?
- Lying to Be Perfect stars Poppy Montgomery, Adam Kaufman, Michelle Harrison, Chelah Horsdal and Audrey Wasilewski.
- When was Lying to Be Perfect released?
- Lying to Be Perfect was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.