The Man Who Lies (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1968, The Man Who Lies is a drama and war film directed by Alain Robbe-Grillet, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A man may or may not have betrayed a resistance fighter during World War II. He has supposedly been shot down by the Nazis and wanders into town. Mourning the death of an unseen comrade, he is taken in by the family of the dead rebel. He engages in a superfluous affair and witnesses the lesbian relationship between the man's sister and a female servant. When passions subside, the family has doubts about the reliability of the man's story.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Lies stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Jan Robin / Boris Varissa, Sylvie Bréal as Maria, Zuzana Kocúriková as Laura and Dominique Prado as Lisa the Barmaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Man Who Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Lies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Lies (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Lies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Lies worth watching?
- The Man Who Lies holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Lies?
- The Man Who Lies stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Sylvie Bréal, Zuzana Kocúriková, Dominique Prado and Catherine Robbe-Grillet.
- When was The Man Who Lies released?
- The Man Who Lies was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.