L.I.E. (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
L.I.E. is a 2001 drama directed by Michael Cuesta, starring Paul Dano and Brian Cox. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Michael Cuesta
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is L.I.E. About?
The premise of L.I.E. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following his mother's death, fifteen-year-old Howie feels lost and seeks excitement with his friend Gary through petty theft in their suburban neighborhood. Their actions draw the attention of Big John, a volatile and dangerous ex-Marine hiding a troubled past. As Howie and Gary become entangled in Big John’s world, they find themselves facing a precarious situation that challenges their friendship and tests their understanding of right and wrong.
L.I.E. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 15 year old boy
- first shave
- intergenerational friendship
- pedophilia
- gay character
- male rear nudity
- boy wears underwear
- rent boy
- homosexual
- gay cruising
- teenage boy
- pederasty
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- older man younger man relationship
- ephebophile
- bare chested teenage boy
- surrogate nephew
- surrogate father
- sexuality
- long island expressway new york
- islip new york
- father figure
- coming of age
- juvenile delinquency
- long island new york
- boy
- internet pornography
- uncle nephew relationship
- u.s. marine
- thief
- theft
- pornography
- playing hooky
- pedophile
- incest
- erection
- brother sister relationship
- brother sister incest
- masturbation
- male prostitute
- male prostitution
- jealousy
- burglary
- urination
- shaving
- brushing teeth
- bisexual
- bare chested male
- child abuse
- thong
- vietnam war veteran
L.I.E. Cast
Paul Dano leads the cast, with Brian Cox. Directed by Michael Cuesta.
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Director Michael Cuesta
L.I.E. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave L.I.E. 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 6.7
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L.I.E. Plot Summary
What happens in L.I.E. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Howie Blitzer, Paul Dano, is deeply scarred by his mother’s death in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway. His fragile world worsens as his distant father Marty returns home with a trophy girlfriend less than a month after the funeral, widening the emotional distance at home. Howie clings to his best friend Gary, a juvenile delinquent and hustler who is drawn to him, though Howie remains uncertain about his own sexuality. They move in a small circle of four friends, and one member in their group is involved in an incestuous relationship with his sister, painting a troubled backdrop for the choices they make as teenagers.
Full summary
The whole story of L.I.E., scene by scene
L.I.E. Box Office
L.I.E. grossed $1.8 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $707,223 (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $707.2K
L.I.E. Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer L.I.E. - Long Island Expressway ≣ 2001 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
Cars in L.I.E.
31 cars on screen, including the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 and the 1997 BMW 3 Cabrio E36.
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1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Main role -
1997 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 Important role -
1971 Ford LTD Important role -
1995 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
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L.I.E. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of L.I.E., each answered in a sentence.
How long is L.I.E.?
L.I.E. runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was L.I.E. released?
L.I.E. was released on September 7, 2001.
Who directed L.I.E.?
L.I.E. was directed by Michael Cuesta.
More films by Michael Cuesta Who is in the cast of L.I.E.?
L.I.E. stars Paul Dano and Brian Cox.
How much did L.I.E. make at the box office?
L.I.E. grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $707,223 international).
How is L.I.E. rated?
L.I.E. has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
Does L.I.E. have a post-credit scene?
No. L.I.E. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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