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The Invention of Lying

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The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais and writer Matthew Robinson in their directorial debuts. The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth. The cast also includes Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tina Fey.

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2009 · 1h 40m · Comedy · Fantasy · Romance

TMDB 6.2/10 (2,371 votes)

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.

Directed by Matthew Robinson, Ricky Gervais

Box office $32M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Matthew RobinsonDirector

Ricky GervaisDirector

Ricky Gervaisas Mark Bellison

Jennifer Garneras Anna McDoogles

Louis C.K.as Greg Kleinschmidt

Rob Loweas Brad Kessler

Jonah Hillas Frank Fawcett

Jeffrey Tamboras Anthony James

Fionnula Flanaganas Martha Bellison

Tina Feyas Shelley Bailey

Donna Sorbelloas Anna's Mother

Jason Batemanas Doctor

Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Jim the Bartender

Jimmi Simpsonas Bob

Stephanie Marchas Blonde

Ruben Santiago-Hudsonas Landlord

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The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais and writer Matthew Robinson in their directorial debuts. The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth. The cast also includes Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tina Fey.

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