The Invention of Lying
Movie
2009
PG-13
1 HOUR 39 MINS
Comedy
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Cast & Crew
Ricky Gervais Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner Anna McDoogles
Jonah Hill Frank
Louis C.K. Greg
Jeffrey Tambor Anthony
Fionnula Flanagan Martha Bellison
Rob Lowe Brad Kessler
Tina Fey Shelley
Donna Sorbello Anna's Mother
Stephanie March Blonde
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Landlord
John Hodgman Wedding Overseer
Nate Corddry News Reporter
Jimmi Simpson Bob
Martin Starr Waiter No. 1
Jason Bateman Doctor
Christopher Guest Nathan Goldfrappe
Alton Fitzgerald White Angelo Badsmith
Philip Seymour Hoffman Jim the Bartender
Edward Norton Cop
Ricky Gervais Director
Matthew Robinson Director
Ricky Gervais Screenwriter
Lynda Obst Producer
Oly Obst Producer
Ricky Gervais Producer
Dan Lin Producer
Ted Field Executive Producer
Paris Kasidokostas Latsis Executive Producer
Terry Dougas Executive Producer
Sue Baden-Powell Executive Producer
Alexander Hammond Production Design
Tim Suhrstedt Cinematography
Chris Gill Film Editing
Tim Atack Original Music
Priscilla Elliott Art Director
Kathleen Rosen Set Decoration
Susie DeSanto Costume Design
Francine Maisler Casting
Lynn Kressel Casting
Matthew Robinson Screenwriter
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Tuesday, May 13
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Tuesday, May 13
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Wednesday, May 14
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Friday, May 16
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Tuesday, May 20
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Tuesday, May 20
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Monday, May 26
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Monday, May 26
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Wednesday, May 28
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
Friday, May 30
In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain.
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