The Invention of Lying (2009)

Name: The Invention of Lying
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 2009
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill

1h 40m United States of America

Comedy Fantasy Romance

Plot

In a society where honesty reigns supreme and deceit is unheard of, a down-and-out man stumbles upon the revolutionary idea of lying. Armed with this newfound skill, he begins to reshape his life, gaining success and admiration by fabricating tales. As he navigates the complexities of his deception, he grapples with the moral implications of his actions, particularly when it comes to love and relationships. His journey raises questions about truth, belief, and the nature of happiness in a world that has never known a falsehood.

Cast

Ricky Gervais Jennifer Garner Louis C.K. Rob Lowe Jonah Hill Jeffrey Tambor Fionnula Flanagan Tina Fey Donna Sorbello Jason Bateman Philip Seymour Hoffman Jimmi Simpson Stephanie March Ruben Santiago-Hudson John Hodgman