The Invention of Lying (2009)
English romantic comedy film directed by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m 100 min
- Released
- 2 October 2009
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Invention of Lying has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 2 October 2009. It is directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson and stars Ricky Gervais, Jonah Hill and Rob Lowe.
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Cast
- Ricky Gervais, Jonah Hill, Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Christopher Guest, Tina Fey, Jeffrey Tambor, Roz Ryan, John Hodgman, Jimmi Simpson, Fionnula Flanagan
- Cinematography
- Tim Suhrstedt
- Editing
- Chris Gill
- Music
- Tim Atack
- Written by
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Produced by
- Dan Lin, Lynda Obst, Ricky Gervais
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Radar Pictures, MRC
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $18.5 million
- Box office
- $32.41 million
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 October 2009
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes, or 100 min.
When did The Invention of Lying release?
The Invention of Lying released on 2 October 2009.
Who directed The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying is directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson.
Who is in the cast of The Invention of Lying?
The cast of The Invention of Lying includes Ricky Gervais, Jonah Hill, Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K. and Christopher Guest.
Where can I watch The Invention of Lying online?
The Invention of Lying streams on Netflix.
How much did The Invention of Lying earn at the box office?
The Invention of Lying grossed $32.41 million on a budget of $18.5 million.
What is The Invention of Lying rated in the US?
The Invention of Lying is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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