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The Lie

6.519701h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Commissioned by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of European members…

DirectorAlan Bridges
WritersIngmar Bergman·Paul Britten Austin
ProducerGraeme MacDonald

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Cast · Directed by Alan Bridges

GJGemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Anna Firth
FFFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Andrew Firth
JCJohn Carson
John Carson
Ellis Anderson
MDMark Dignam
Mark Dignam
Anna's father
ACAnnette Crosbie
Annette Crosbie
Katherine
JAJoss Ackland
Joss Ackland
Albert
CBCaroline Blakiston
Caroline Blakiston
Esther
ATAdam Tandy
Adam Tandy
Henry
LH
Lysandre De La Haye
Veronica
PL
Patricia Lawrence
Housekeeper
JDJennifer Daniel
Jennifer Daniel
Jill Anderson
GC
Gwen Cherrell
Mrs. Chisholm (Andrew's secretary)

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The Lie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lie?

The Lie isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Lie on Netflix?

No, The Lie is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Lie on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Lie for free?

The Lie isn't streaming in Canada 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 Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 17, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.