The Invention of Lying

2009 • 99 minutes

About this movie

A high concept comedy from Emmy-winner Ricky Gervais, The Invention of Lying is co-written and co-directed by the comic talent and casts him in a fantasy universe where no one knows how to lie and he is the first man to ever do so. In a world ruled by total honesty, it turns out that great profits befall the man that figures out first how to bend the truth to his advantage. Featuring an all-star supporting cast that includes Emmy-winner Tina Fey, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Rob Lowe and many more.

Ratings and reviews

I wouldn't recommend this movie to people who are religious extremists with all my sincere concern. It's less than average "funny".

Shows the origin of how people can be swept up in lies and believe them to be true.

This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen.