The Great Lie
1941, English. Directed by Edmund Goulding.
Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth.
After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Great Lie
The Great Lie is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- Bette DavisMaggie Patterson Van Allen
- Mary AstorSandra Kovak
- George BrentPeter 'Pete' Van Allen
- Lucile WatsonAunt Ada Greenfield
- Hattie McDanielViolet
- Grant MitchellJoshua Mason
- Jerome CowanJock Thompson
- Charles TrowbridgeSenator Ted Greenfield
- Thurston HallOscar Worthington James
- Russell HicksColonel Harriston
- Virginia BrissacSadie
- J. Farrell MacDonaldDr. Ferguson
Details
- Released
- 5 April 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lenore J. Coffee
- Box office
- $689K
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The Great Lie: quick answers
Is The Great Lie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Lie?
The Great Lie runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Great Lie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Lie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Lie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Lie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Lie on?
The Great Lie is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Lie?
If you liked The Great Lie, try A Wife's Nightmare, Kramer vs. Kramer, Mildred Pierce.
Who directed The Great Lie?
The Great Lie (1941) was directed by Edmund Goulding and stars Bette Davis, Mary Astor, George Brent.