The Lie poster
Where to stream

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

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

The Lie was released on October 29, 1970 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

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)

More from Gemma Jones · Lead actress

Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
1997 · 7.5
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989 · 8.2
Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
2011 · 7.4
The Crown
The Crown
2016 · 8.2
Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
1964 · 5.2
Spooks
Spooks
2002 · 7.7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002 · 7.7
Merlin
Merlin
2008 · 7.8
See all fromGemma Jones

More from Frank Finlay · Co-star actor

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
Heartbeat
Heartbeat
1992 · 7.1
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
1964 · 5.2
Merlin
Merlin
2008 · 7.8
Screen Two
Screen Two
1985 · 7.1
Z-Cars
Z-Cars
1962 · 7.3
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
1984 · 8.2
Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
1979 · 6.8
Theatre 625
Theatre 625
1964 · 7.2
See all fromFrank Finlay

More from Alan Bridges · Director

Play for Today
Play for Today
1970 · 6.6
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
1964 · 5.2
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
Z-Cars
Z-Cars
1962 · 7.3
Theatre 625
Theatre 625
1964 · 7.2
Playhouse
Playhouse
1974 · 7.0
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · 4.2
Maigret
Maigret
1960 · 7.1
Out of the Unknown
Out of the Unknown
1965 · 7.1
See all fromAlan Bridges

More like this

Burton and Taylor
Burton and Taylor
2013 · 6.2
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1
Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
1999 · 6.3
Cheaters
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3
TalhotBlond
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3
American Son
American Son
2019 · 6.0
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
1999 · 6.3
Return to Zero
Return to Zero
2014 · 6.6
The Christmas Shoes
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · 6.8
Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men
1954 · 7.8
...First Do No Harm
...First Do No Harm
1997 · 6.8
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1

The Lie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lie?

The Lie isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is The Lie on Netflix?

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

Is The Lie on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Lie for free?

The Lie isn't streaming in United States 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 United States 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.