The Good Lie (2014)
Movie 1h 50m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2014, The Good Lie sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Philippe Falardeau. The cast includes Corey Stoll, Reese Witherspoon and Joshua Mikel. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
71Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe FalardeauDirector
- Corey Stollas Jack
- Reese Witherspoonas Carrie Davis
- Joshua Mikelas Dave
- Thad Luckinbillas Matt
- Maria Howellas INS Agent
- Sarah Bakeras Pamela Lowi
- Mike Pniewskias Nick Costas
- Ger Duanyas Jeremiah
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Questions about The Good Lie
- What genre is The Good Lie?
- The Good Lie is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Good Lie?
- Corey Stoll, Reese Witherspoon, Joshua Mikel, Thad Luckinbill, Maria Howell appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Good Lie?
- Philippe Falardeau directed The Good Lie.
- How long is The Good Lie?
- The Good Lie runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Is The Good Lie worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Good Lie?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
