L.I.E.
2001, English. Directed by Michael Cuesta.
With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 September 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen M. Ryder, Michael Cuesta, Gerald Cuesta
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $1.7M
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L.I.E.: quick answers
Is L.I.E. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is L.I.E.?
L.I.E. runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does L.I.E. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for L.I.E.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is L.I.E. suitable for kids?
L.I.E. is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like L.I.E.?
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Who directed L.I.E.?
L.I.E. (2001) was directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox.