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The Good Lie

7.520141h 50mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorPhilippe Falardeau
WriterMargaret Nagle
ProducersBrian Grazer·Thad Luckinbill

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Philippe Falardeau

RWReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Carrie Davis
CSCorey Stoll
Corey Stoll
Jack
AOArnold Oceng
Arnold Oceng
Mamere
GDGer Duany
Ger Duany
Jeremiah
TLThad Luckinbill
Thad Luckinbill
Matt
AOAfemo Omilami
Afemo Omilami
Dr. Monyang
SBSarah Baker
Sarah Baker
Pamela Lowi
JMJoshua Mikel
Joshua Mikel
Dave
MPMike Pniewski
Mike Pniewski
Nick Costas
LGLindsey Garrett
Lindsey Garrett
Jenny
EJ
Emmanuel Jal
Paul
KW
Kuoth Wiel
Abital

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The Good Lie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Good Lie?

The Good Lie isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Good Lie on Netflix?

No, The Good Lie is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Good Lie on Amazon Prime Video?

The Good Lie isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Good Lie for free?

The Good Lie isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.