The Lie
“It was an accident.”
Synopsis
A father and daughter are on their way to dance camp when they spot the girl's best friend on the side of the road. When they stop to offer the friend a ride, their good intentions soon result in terrible consequences.
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The Lie – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veena Sud
- Screenplay & Story
- Veena Sud, Marcus Seibert, Sebastian Ko
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- The Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mad Dog Films, Blumhouse Television, Bitter Boy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veena Sud
Veena Sud, Marcus Seibert, Sebastian Ko
Tamar-kali
Peter Wunstorf
Philip Fowler
Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson, Kim Hodgert, Alix Madigan, Jason Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Fowler
Editor
Paul Rapovski
Stunt Coordinator
Leslie Kavanagh
Costume Design
Veena Sud
Director
Alix Madigan
Producer
Jason Blum
Producer
Peter Wunstorf
Director of Photography
Veena Sud
Writer
Christopher Tricarico
Producer
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Elisa Sauvé
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lie
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What is The Lie about?
A father and daughter are on their way to dance camp when they spot the girl's best friend on the side of the road. When they stop to offer the friend a ride, their good intentions soon result in terrible consequences.
Who directed The Lie?
The Lie was directed by Veena Sud.
Who stars in The Lie?
The principal cast of The Lie includes Peter Sarsgaard, Mireille Enos, Joey King, Cas Anvar, Patti Kim.
When was The Lie released and how long is it?
The Lie was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lie was composed by Tamar-kali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lie?
The Lie holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).