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The Armstrong Lie

7.020132h 4mRMovieDocumentary

In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents…

DirectorAlex Gibney
WriterAlex Gibney
ProducersMatt Tolmach·Alex Gibney

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Sony Pictures Amazon ChannelSony Pictures Amazon Channel
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex Gibney

LALance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong
Self
BABetsy Andreu
Betsy Andreu
Self
FAFrankie Andreu
Frankie Andreu
Self
RA
Reed Albergotti
Self
JB
Johan Bruyneel
Self
DC
Daniel Coyle
Self
MF
Michele Ferrari
Self
MBMichael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg
Self (archive footage)
ACAnderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper
Self (archive footage)
BCBill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
OWOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Self (archive footage)
AGAlex Gibney
Alex Gibney
Self - Narrator

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The Armstrong Lie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Armstrong Lie?

The Armstrong Lie is streaming on Sony Pictures in India, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Armstrong Lie on Netflix?

No, The Armstrong Lie is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures.

Is The Armstrong Lie on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Armstrong Lie for free?

The Armstrong Lie is available on Sony Pictures in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Armstrong Lie based on a true story?

Yes — The Armstrong Lie is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).