The Invention of Lying
2009, English. Directed by Ricky Gervais & Matthew Robinson.
In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 2,448 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Invention of Lying
The Invention of Lying is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ricky GervaisDirector
- Matthew RobinsonDirector
- Ricky GervaisMark Bellison
- Jennifer GarnerAnna McDoogles
- Louis C.K.Greg Kleinschmidt
- Rob LoweBrad Kessler
- Jonah HillFrank Fawcett
- Jeffrey TamborAnthony James
- Fionnula FlanaganMartha Bellison
- Tina FeyShelley Bailey
- Donna SorbelloAnna's Mother
- Jason BatemanDoctor
- Philip Seymour HoffmanJim the Bartender
- Jimmi SimpsonBob
Details
- Released
- 2 October 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $32M
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The Invention of Lying: quick answers
Is The Invention of Lying worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 2,448 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Invention of Lying have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Invention of Lying. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Invention of Lying parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Invention of Lying is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Invention of Lying on?
The Invention of Lying is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Invention of Lying?
If you liked The Invention of Lying, try Here Comes Mr. Jordan, A Life Less Ordinary, Topper.
Who directed The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying (2009) was directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson and stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K..