The Invention of Lying
“In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Invention of Lying - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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Ricky Gervais
Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner
Anna McDoogles
Louis C.K.
Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob Lowe
Brad Kessler
Jonah Hill
Frank Fawcett
Jeffrey Tambor
Anthony James
Fionnula Flanagan
Martha Bellison
Tina Fey
Shelley Bailey
Donna Sorbello
Anna's Mother
Jason Bateman
Doctor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jim the Bartender
Jimmi Simpson
Bob
Stephanie March
Blonde
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Landlord
John Hodgman
Wedding Overseer
Nate Corddry
News Reporter
Christopher Guest
Nathan Goldfrappe
Alton Fitzgerald White
Angelo Badsmith
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.75x
+$13.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Original Score
- Tim Atack
- Original Title
- The Invention of Lying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $18.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.4M
- Production Studios
- MRC, 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Radar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Tim Atack
Tim Suhrstedt
Chris Gill
Ricky Gervais, Dan Lin, Oly Obst, Lynda Obst, Sue Baden-Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Ricky Gervais
Director
Ricky Gervais
Writer
Matthew Robinson
Director
Matthew Robinson
Writer
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Chris Gill
Editor
Tim Atack
Original Music Composer
Alec Hammond
Production Design
Susie DeSanto
Costume Design
Ricky Gervais
Producer
Dan Lin
Producer
Oly Obst
Producer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Invention of Lying
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What is The Invention of Lying about?
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.
Who directed The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying was directed by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson.
Who stars in The Invention of Lying?
The principal cast of The Invention of Lying includes Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill.
When was The Invention of Lying released and how long is it?
The Invention of Lying was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying had a reported production budget of $18.5M and grossed $32.4M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Invention of Lying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invention of Lying was composed by Tim Atack.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).