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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briskbittersweetgentleapproachablecomedy-drivenpersonalheartfelt
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Movie2009·100 min
The Invention of Lying
Directed by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
A comedy fantasy film directed by Ricky Gervais.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 62%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
6.2/10
2K ratings
About The Invention of Lying
- Pacing
- Brisk (6 of 9)
- Tone
- Bittersweet (4 of 9)
- Intensity
- Gentle (2 of 9)
- Complexity
- Approachable (4 of 9)
- Humor
- Comedy-driven (9 of 9)
- Scale
- Personal (4 of 9)
- Spirit
- Heartfelt (7 of 9)
- Texture
- Playful, Stylized
- Story Tags
- faith existentialism, ambition hubris, religion, urban, romantic partners, underdog, con artist trickster, con deception, fish out of water, romcom meet cute