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The Lie

6.019731h 25mMovieDramaTV Movie

From an Ingmar Bergman script. Previously produced for Swedish Television as "Reservatet" and for the BBC as "The Lie" (both 1970). In this Emmy award winning American version for CBS’s reboot of Playhouse 90, an American couple is trapped…

DirectorAlex Segal
WriterIngmar Bergman
ProducerLewis Freedman

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Cast · Directed by Alex Segal

GSGeorge Segal
George Segal
Andrew
SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Anna
RCRobert Culp
Robert Culp
Lawrence
VBVictor Buono
Victor Buono
Bancks
WDWilliam Daniels
William Daniels
Albert
DJDean Jagger
Dean Jagger
Arnold Edgarton
LLLouise Lasser
Louise Lasser
Karen
MMMary Ann Mobley
Mary Ann Mobley
Esther
EWElizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Pratt
AAAllan Arbus
Allan Arbus
Edward Fredericks
RERobert Easton
Robert Easton
Steve Olman
CHConnie Hines
Connie Hines
Paula Olman

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The Lie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lie?

The Lie isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Lie on Netflix?

No, The Lie is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Lie on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lie isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Lie for free?

The Lie isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Lie?

The Lie hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 12, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.