Growing Up and Other Lies (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2014, Growing Up and Other Lies is a comedy film directed by Darren Grodsky, running about 90 minutes. “One big island. One absurdly long walk.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After living for years as a struggling artist in New York City, Jake is calling it quits and returning home to Ohio. On his last day in the city, he persuades his three oldest friends – Billy, Rocks and Gunderson – to help him retrace their greatest adventure together: a walk down the entire length of Manhattan.
Who’s in it. Growing Up and Other Lies stars Adam Brody as Rocks, Wyatt Cenac as Gunderson, Josh Lawson as Jake and Danny Jacobs as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Growing Up and Other Lies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Growing Up and Other Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Growing Up and Other Lies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Growing Up and Other Lies (2014)?
- In AU, Growing Up and Other Lies is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Growing Up and Other Lies worth watching?
- Growing Up and Other Lies holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Growing Up and Other Lies?
- Growing Up and Other Lies stars Adam Brody, Wyatt Cenac, Josh Lawson, Danny Jacobs and Amber Tamblyn.
- When was Growing Up and Other Lies released?
- Growing Up and Other Lies was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.