Lies My Mother Told Me (2005): Cast & Plot
Lies My Mother Told Me is a 2005 crime thriller directed by Christian Duguay, starring Joely Richardson as Laren Sims, Jasmine Berg and Hayden Panettiere. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Christian Duguay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lifetime
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lies My Mother Told Me About?
The premise of Lies My Mother Told Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on true events, the film follows a young girl and her mother, Laren Sims, a charismatic con‑artist who expertly assumes other women's identities. As her elaborate deceptions unravel, Sims resorts to murder to keep her secrets hidden, forcing the daughter into a dangerous, unsettling world.
Lies My Mother Told Me Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- true crime
- murder
- horse
- con artist
- fugitive
- forged signature
- parole violation
- cocaine
- horse ranch
- guitar
- manhunt
- law firm
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- fbi agent
- free spirit
- single parent
- shoplifting
- lawyer
- credit card fraud
- jail sentence
- court
- suicide
- lesbian relationship
- thunderstorm
- cowboy hat
- horse show
- underwear
- horseback riding
- school bus
- drunk driver
- mother daughter relationship
- false identity
- based on true story
Lies My Mother Told Me Cast & Characters
Joely Richardson leads the cast as Laren Sims, with Jasmine Berg as Young Haylei Sims and Hayden Panettiere as Haylei Sims. Directed by Christian Duguay; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christian Duguay
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Joely Richardson as Laren Sims - Jasmine Berg as Young Haylei Sims
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Hayden Panettiere as Haylei Sims -
Colm Feore as Lucas Mackenzie
Also Starring in Lies My Mother Told Me
· 14 more- Kailin See Kristin
- Tom Carey Jake
- Tim Henry Johnny
- David Lereaney Judge
- Carrie Schiffler Roadside Diner Waitress
- Joe Norman Shaw Edwards Samuels
- Judith Buchan Jenny
- Marty Antonini Guy
- Barbara Gates Wilson Detective Rayburn
- Jonathan Love Hotel Clerk
- Kurtis Sanheim FBI Agent Brooks
- Pete Seadon Vickers Deputy
- Kira Bradley Tammy
- Rita Bozi Carolyn
More from Christian Duguay
More films directed by Christian Duguay, best-rated first: A Bag of Marbles, The Art of War, Extreme Ops and Ride Above.
Lies My Mother Told Me Plot Summary
What happens in Lies My Mother Told Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1992, Laren Sims is a single mother living in Destin, North Carolina with her parents and young daughter Haylei Sims. outgoing and free-spirited, she earns a reputation as a troublemaker with a tendency to bend the truth and bend rules, often without feeling guilt. Her pattern follows a dangerous loop: she defrauds others, enjoys the rush, and pays no real price. When she uses a stolen credit card to buy Christmas presents, her actions catch up with her and she is sentenced to 90 days in a maximum-security prison.
Full summary
The whole story of Lies My Mother Told Me, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lies My Mother Told Me?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the single mother who goes on the run with her daughter?
Cars in Lies My Mother Told Me
17 cars on screen, including the 1966 Beaumont SD and the 2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46.
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1966 Beaumont SD Main role -
2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 Important role -
1995 Dodge Ram Important role -
1996 Honda Civic Important role
Lies My Mother Told Me Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Mentiras que me contó mi madre” and “Anyám hazugságai”.
- Also known as
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- Mentiras que me contó mi madre
- Anyám hazugságai
- Ложь моей матери
- Lži mé matky
- Les mensonges d'une mère
- Fora da Lei
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Lies My Mother Told Me FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lies My Mother Told Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lies My Mother Told Me?
Lies My Mother Told Me runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Lies My Mother Told Me released?
Lies My Mother Told Me was released on March 7, 2005.
Who directed Lies My Mother Told Me?
Lies My Mother Told Me was directed by Christian Duguay.
More films by Christian Duguay Who is in the cast of Lies My Mother Told Me?
Lies My Mother Told Me stars Joely Richardson as Laren Sims, Jasmine Berg as Young Haylei Sims and Hayden Panettiere as Haylei Sims, among 18 credited actors.
Does Lies My Mother Told Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Lies My Mother Told Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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