The Invention of Lying

About The Invention of Lying

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.

The Invention of Lying (2009) is a comedy fantasy film directed by Matthew Robinson and Ricky Gervais. Released in October 2009, it runs 100 minutes.

Ricky Gervais stars as Mark Bellison, Jennifer Garner as Anna McDoogles, Louis C.K. as Greg Kleinschmidt, and Rob Lowe as Brad Kessler. Written by Matthew Robinson and Ricky Gervais. It was produced by 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, and MRC.

Members will find fame, wealth, lie, and invention in it. In the United States it streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.

Playing It Cool, Amélie, and Midnight in Paris make useful companions to The Invention of Lying, all filed under romance, romcom, and screenwriter. It scores 6.2 out of 10 from 2,428 TMDB voters and it carries a PG-13 rating.