L.I.E.
With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.
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About L.I.E.
L.I.E. is a 2001 English-language drama and crime film directed by Michael Cuesta. The cast is led by Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
L.I.E. was produced by Alter Ego Entertainment and Belladonna Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 7, 2001, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Cuesta
- Writers
- Stephen M. Ryder, Michael Cuesta, Gerald Cuesta
- Release date
- September 7, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Alter Ego Entertainment, Belladonna Productions
L.I.E. cast & crew
L.I.E. was directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Stephen M. Ryder, Michael Cuesta, and Gerald Cuesta.
The cast features Paul Dano as Howie Blitzer, Bruce Altman as Marty Blitzer, Brian Cox as Big John Harrigan, Billy Kay as Gary, James Costa as Kevin Cole, and Tony Michael Donnelly as Brian.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre Földes, cinematography is by Romeo Tirone, and it was produced by Rene Bastian and Linda Moran.
Is L.I.E. worth watching?
L.I.E. holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 142 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, L.I.E. is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch L.I.E.
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Cast of L.I.E.
Paul Dano
Howie Blitzer
Bruce Altman
Marty Blitzer
Brian Cox
Big John Harrigan
Billy Kay
Gary
James Costa
Kevin Cole
Tony Michael Donnelly
Brian
Walter Masterson
Scott
Adam LeFevre
Elliot
Chance Kelly
Prison Guard
Marcia DeBonis
Guidance Counselor
L.I.E. — FAQs
▸Where can I watch L.I.E. in United States?
L.I.E. is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is L.I.E. in?
L.I.E. is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is L.I.E.?
L.I.E. runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is L.I.E. rated?
L.I.E. is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
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