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This Is Not a Time to Lie

20144mMovieAnimation

The young Chinese animator also known as “Ray” Lei crafts a hallucinatory short that follows a doe-eyed protagonist on a quest through an imagined world.

DirectorLei Lei

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Vimeo

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This Is Not a Time to Lie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is Not a Time to Lie?

This Is Not a Time to Lie is streaming on Vimeo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Is Not a Time to Lie on Netflix?

No, This Is Not a Time to Lie is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Vimeo.

Is This Is Not a Time to Lie on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Is Not a Time to Lie isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Vimeo instead.

Where can I watch This Is Not a Time to Lie for free?

This Is Not a Time to Lie is available to stream free (with ads) on Vimeo in United States.