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The Good Lie is a 2014 American drama film written by Margaret Nagle and directed by Philippe Falardeau. The film stars Reese Witherspoon in the lead role, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and Corey Stoll .
- $3.2 million
- Philippe Falardeau
- Martin Leon
Nov 7, 2014 · With Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal. A group of Sudanese refugees, given the chance to resettle in the U.S., arrive in Kansas City, Missouri, where their encounter with an employment agency counselor forever changes all of their lives.
- Philippe Falardeau
- 101
- 3 min
The Good Lie. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. You heard of a feel-good movie? This is a feel-right movie. The truths that are rooted in “The Good Lie” are exactly what set it free from the trap of being the latest example of Hollywood-generated inspirational hogwash.
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After their village is destroyed and their parents killed by Northern militia, Sudanese orphans Theo, his siblings and other survivors make a difficult journey to a refugee camp in Kenya. Thirteen...
- (90)
- Philippe Falardeau
- PG-13
- Reese Witherspoon
The movie depicts the young men's struggles acclimating to their new life, such as adjusting to a vastly-different culture, exposure to drugs, and worrying about dangerous animals. Employment-agency counselor Carrie Davis assists them with job placement, helps them search for their sister, and becomes their closest friend and supporter.
The Good Lie. A group of Sudanese refugees are taken in by a brash American woman (Oscar® winner Reese Witherspoon) assigned to help them as they adjust to modern life in the United States. 2,804 IMDb 7.4 1 h 49 min 2014. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Charming · Gentle · Inspiring. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $19.99. More purchase.