The Invention Of Lying
- Genre: Comedy
- Film running length: 99 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 2/10/2009
- Directed by: Ricky Gervais, Matt Robinson
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Universal Pictures
Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey
‘The Invention of Lying’ is a new romantic comedy from Ricky Gervais, set in an alternative world where the concept of lying does not exist and everyone – from politicians to advertisers – tell the truth all the time.
When Mark, one of life’s losers, suddenly discovers the ability to lie, his luck begins to change. Soon Mark’s newfound dishonesty has led to fame and fortune, and the whole world begins to hang on his every word. But, try as he might, Mark’s lies cannot help him to win over the woman he loves.
Contains moderate comic sex references..
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Total ratings: 133
Average rating: 2.8
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Good
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