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The Lie

5.420111h 20mMovieDramaComedy

A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.

DirectorJoshua Leonard
WritersJoshua Leonard·Jess Weixler

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Cast · Directed by Joshua Leonard

ASAlia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat
Seven
KGKelli Garner
Kelli Garner
Brianna
MWMark Webber
Mark Webber
Tank
JAJane Adams
Jane Adams
Dr. Bentel
JRJames Ransone
James Ransone
Weasel
JLJoshua Leonard
Joshua Leonard
Lonnie
JWJess Weixler
Jess Weixler
Clover
GBGerry Bednob
Gerry Bednob
Radko

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The Lie isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.