The Lie is a movie directed by Joshua Leonard in 2011 and based on the book of the same name by T. Coraghessan Boyle, first published in 2008. The movie features Joshua Leonard, Jess Weixler, Mark Webber, Kelli Garner, Alia Shawkat, Jane Adams, and others.
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Storyline
Lonnie lies to his boss about needing to attend work, instead he spends the day with his wife, Clover, and their infant daughter. During a chance encounter with a former high school friend, Lonnie lies to him about having a business meeting. This leads to a chain of events that spirals out of control and reveals the darker sides of Lonnie’s personality.
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Movie vs Book
Year
2011
Minutes
80
Movie Rate
5.10
Source: IMDb
Year
2008
Pages
14
Book Rate
7.20
S: Goodreads
Book
The Lie
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“The book is better than the movie”
But the movie is worth watching.
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BRUCE JOEL RUBIN (Screenwriter)
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