The Invention of Lying (2009)
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Ricky Gervais directs himself in The Invention of Lying, a comedy in which everyone in the world tells the truth except for one misfit in the film industry, who after discovering the act of lying, milks it to become the world's most phenomenal performer. Matthew Robinson will co-direct from his own script, which he and Gervais collaborated on. Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, and Louis C.K. co-star in the Media Rights Capital production, with John Hodgman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, and Jeffrey Tambor rounding out the rest of the cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Invention of Lying
Ricky Gervais directs himself in The Invention of Lying, a comedy in which everyone in the world tells the truth except for one misfit in the film industry, who after discovering the act of lying, milks it to become the world's most phenomenal performer. Matthew Robinson will co-direct from his own script, which he and Gervais collaborated on. Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, and Louis C.K. co-star in the Media Rights Capital production, with John Hodgman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, and Jeffrey Tambor rounding out the rest of the cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of The Invention of Lying
- Ricky Gervais - Mark Bellison
- Louis C.K. - Greg
- Jonah Hill - Frank
- Fionnula Flanagan - Martha Bellison
- Christopher Guest - Nathan Goldfrappe
- Nathan Corddry - News Reporter
- Jason Bateman - Doctor
- Donna Sorbello - Anna's Mother
- Stephanie March - Blonde
- Philip Seymour Hoffman - Jim the Bartender
- Roz Ryan - Nurse #1
- Arnie Burton - Waiter at Fancy Restaurant
- Bobby Moynihan - Assistant
- Stephen Merchant - Man at the Door
- Conner Rayburn - Son
- Matthew Stadelmann - Arguing Boyfriend
- Rachel Harker - Woman in Business Suit
- Ken Cheeseman - Shouting Man
- Nada Despotovich - Nurse #2
- Celeste Oliva - Secretary
- Jennifer Garner - Anna McDoogles
- Rob Lowe - Brad Kessler
- Jeffrey Tambor - Anthony
- Tina Fey - Shelley
- John Hodgman - Wedding Overseer
- Jimmi Simpson - Bob
- Martin Starr - Waiter #1
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson - Landlord
- Alton Fitzgerald White - Angelo Badsmith
- Edward Norton - Cop
- Michael Patrick Gough - Homeless Man
- Ashlie Atkinson - Bank Teller
- Shaun Williamson - Richard Bellison
- Cole Jensen - Short Fat Brian
- Lisa Paige Robinson - Arguing Girlfriend
- Dreama Walker - Receptionist
- Tate Ellington - Waiter #2
- David Pittu - Tour Guide
- Joe Badalucco - Blue Collar Guy
- Director(s):
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Writer(s):
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Producer(s):
- Ricky Gervais, Dan Lin, Sue Baden-Powell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Sexual Situations, Adult Language, Adult Humor)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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