The Invention of Lying (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Invention of Lying is a 2009 fantasy comedy directed by Matthew Robinson, starring Ricky Gervais. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $32.4 million worldwide on a $18.5 million budget. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Matthew Robinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $18.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Invention of Lying About?
The premise of The Invention of Lying without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a world where people are incapable of lying, a man named Mark unexpectedly discovers the ability to deceive. He quickly realizes the potential of this newfound power, using it to gain popularity and financial success. However, as his fabricated stories become more elaborate, Mark finds himself entangled in a web of his own creation, facing unforeseen consequences and questioning the impact of his actions on a society built on absolute honesty.
The Invention of Lying Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- truth
- lie
- screenwriter
- heaven
- genetics
- writing
- writer
- deathbed
- reference to the ten commandments
- life after death
- fired from a job
- elevator
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- dating
- homeless man
- drunk driver
- homosexual
- high concept comedy
- 13th century
- satire comedy
- romantic comedy
- hospital
- bank
- vomiting
- budweiser
- bribe
- bridge
- brain
- anxiety
- worrying
- wish fulfillment
- mother's grave
- wig
- falling asleep
- margarita
- police brutality
- police
- policeman
- breathalyzer
- studio boss
- robbery
- heart attack
- eternity
- tv interview
- baseball
- diarrhea
- media frenzy
- sleep
- reference to napoleon
- history filmmaking
- philosophy
The Invention of Lying Cast
Ricky Gervais stars in The Invention of Lying. Directed by Matthew Robinson.
- Director Matthew Robinson
More from Matthew Robinson
More films directed by Matthew Robinson: Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen, Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen and Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks.
The Invention of Lying Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Invention of Lying 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Invention of Lying Plot Summary
What happens in The Invention of Lying from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mark Bellison, played by Ricky Gervais, finds himself in a precarious situation as he nears the end of his career as a screenwriter at the highly regarded Lecture Films. Mark harbors a deep-seated infatuation for the stunning Anna McDoogles, but sadly, she is not interested in someone like him—unattractive and financially unstable. In a world where honesty is the only policy, the concept of lying is entirely foreign; no one has ever uttered a falsehood, as the very word does not exist.
Full summary
The whole story of The Invention of Lying, scene by scene
The Invention of Lying Box Office & Budget
The Invention of Lying grossed $32.4 million worldwide on a $18.5 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $18.5 million came from the US and Canada and $14 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.4M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $18.5M
- International
- $14M
- Budget
- $18.5M
The Invention of Lying Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Invention of Lying.
How Well Do You Know The Invention of Lying?
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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Who plays the lead character, Mark Bellison?
Cars in The Invention of Lying
15 cars on screen, including the 1989 Toyota Camry and the 1994 Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King.
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1994 Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Minor role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
2003 SAAB 9-3 Minor role
The Invention of Lying Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Il primo dei bugiardi” and “A Invenção da Mentira”.
- Also known as
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- Il primo dei bugiardi
- A Invenção da Mentira
- L'invention du mensonge
- Изобретение лжи
- 事实的这一面
- 謊言的誕生
- Mytho-man!
- La mentira original
- 그곳에선 아무도 거짓말을 하지 않는다
- Yalanın İcadı
- ウソから始まる恋と仕事の成功術
- Lügen macht erfinderisch
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- 谎言的诞生
- Lódító hódító
- Increíble pero falso
- En sand løgn
- Umění lhát
- המצאת השקר
- Było sobie kłamstwo
- Ο Ψευταράς
- Inventarea minciunii
- 거짓말의 발명
- O Primeiro Mentiroso
- Раждането на лъжата
- Izdomātie meli
- Valehtelemisen sietämätön keveys
- Melo išradimas
- Umijeće laganja
- Umenie klamať
- Винахід брехні
- Increïble però fals
- ขี้จุ๊เข้าไว้ให้โลกแจ่ม
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Truth About Lies, Liar Liar and The Effects of Lying.
The Invention of Lying FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Invention of Lying, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Invention of Lying released?
The Invention of Lying was released on October 2, 2009.
Who directed The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying was directed by Matthew Robinson.
More films by Matthew Robinson Who is in the cast of The Invention of Lying?
The Invention of Lying stars Ricky Gervais.
How much did The Invention of Lying make at the box office?
The Invention of Lying grossed $32.4 million worldwide ($18.5 million domestic, $14 million international) on a budget of $18.5 million.
How is The Invention of Lying rated?
The Invention of Lying has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Invention of Lying have a post-credit scene?
No. The Invention of Lying has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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