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The Invention of Lying

6.220091h 40mPGMovieComedyFantasyRomance

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

DirectorsRicky Gervais·Matthew Robinson
WritersRicky Gervais·Matthew Robinson
ProducersDan Lin·Ted Field

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ricky Gervais

RGRicky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Mark Bellison
JGJennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner
Anna McDoogles
LCLouis C.K.
Louis C.K.
Greg Kleinschmidt
RLRob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Brad Kessler
JHJonah Hill
Jonah Hill
Frank Fawcett
JTJeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor
Anthony James
FFFionnula Flanagan
Fionnula Flanagan
Martha Bellison
TFTina Fey
Tina Fey
Shelley Bailey
DSDonna Sorbello
Donna Sorbello
Anna's Mother
JBJason Bateman
Jason Bateman
Doctor
PHPhilip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jim the Bartender
JSJimmi Simpson
Jimmi Simpson
Bob

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The Invention of Lying — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Invention of Lying?

The Invention of Lying isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Invention of Lying on Netflix?

No, The Invention of Lying is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Invention of Lying on Amazon Prime Video?

The Invention of Lying 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 Invention of Lying for free?

The Invention of Lying isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.