Invention of Lying

Story

In an alternate reality, lying -- even the concept of a lie -- does not even exist. Everyone -- from politicians to advertisers to the man and woman on the street -- speaks the truth and nothing but the truth with no thought of the consequences. But when a down-on-his-luck loser named Mark suddenly develops the ability to lie, he finds that dishonesty has its rewards. In a world where every word is assumed to be the absolute truth, Mark easily lies his way to fame and fortune. But lies have a way of spreading, and Mark begins to realize that things are getting a little out of control when some of his tallest tales are being taken as, well, gospel. With the entire world now hanging on his every word, there is only one thing Mark has not been able to lie his way into: the heart of the woman he loves.

Theatrical International release dates:
Europe: Oct 2, 09
Australia: Nov 26, 09

Movie Details

Cast:

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
Nathan Corddry	News Reporter
Jimmi Simpson	Bob
Martin Starr	Waiter #1
Jason Bateman	Doctor
Christopher Guest	Nathan Goldfrappe
Philip Seymour Hoffman	Jim the Bartender
Edward Norton	Cop
Roz Ryan	Nurse #1
Arnie Burton	Waiter at Fancy Restaurant
Ashlie Atkinson	Bank Teller
Stephen Merchant	Man at the Door
Patrick Stewart	Narrator
Shaun Williamson	Richard Bellison
Don Foley	Yelling Man
Lance Norris	Man #1
Joe Wong (II)	Man #2
Gene Amoroso	Man #5
Armen Garo	Man #6
Patrick Shea	Man #7
Joe Stapleton	Man #8
Dreama Walker	Receptionist
Ellen Colton	Woman #3
Paul Donlon	Elderly #1
Mary Klug	Elderly #3
Guy Strauss	Pit Man
Tate Ellington	Waiter #2
Ken Cheeseman	Shouting Man
David Pittu	Tour Guide
Nada Despotovich	Nurse #2
Joseph Badalucco Jr	Blue Collar Guy
Douglass Bowen Flynn	Tourist #1
Celeste Oliva	Secretary
Alison Quinn	Talking Head Woman
Mitchell Roche	Talking Head Man

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Running time: 99 mins

International rating:

Europe: 12A

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