The Good Lie
2014, English. Directed by Philippe Falardeau.
Miracles are made by people who refuse to stop believing.
A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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7.5/10 from 637 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Good Lie
The Good Lie is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 September 2014
- Country
- India, Kenya, United States of America
- Written by
- Margaret Nagle
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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The Good Lie: quick answers
Is The Good Lie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 637 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Good Lie?
The Good Lie runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Good Lie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Good Lie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Good Lie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Good Lie is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Good Lie on?
The Good Lie is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Good Lie?
If you liked The Good Lie, try Sweetness in the Belly, All Together Now, Remember.
Who directed The Good Lie?
The Good Lie (2014) was directed by Philippe Falardeau and stars Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Arnold Oceng.