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The Invention of Lying. 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.
- $32.7 million
- Tim Atack
- $18.5 million
Oct 2, 2009 · A screenwriter invents lying in a world where everyone tells the truth, and becomes a prophet and a romantic. IMDb provides cast and crew, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 2009 film.
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- 426
- 2 min
A writer (Ricky Gervais) in a world where everyone tells the truth discovers he can lie and uses it for personal gain. Critics and audiences are divided on the film's humor, satire and romance.
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- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- PG-13
- Ricky Gervais
Sep 30, 2009 · A comedy about a world where everyone always tells the truth, and a man who invents lying. Ricky Gervais stars as Mark, who uses his new power to spread hope and love, but also faces challenges and dilemmas.
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A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer invents fiction and becomes rich and famous. Mark Bellison is a screenwriter who tells lies to get his job back, his girl, and his mother's love. He discovers that his lies have consequences for others and himself.
In a world where people speak the truth and have no concept ofdeception, a young man about to lose everything invents the "lie"…. 3,608 IMDb 6.4 1 h 39 min 2009. X-Ray PG-13.