The Armstrong Lie
In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
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Where is The Armstrong Lie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Armstrong Lie
The Armstrong Lie is a 2013 English-language documentary film directed by Alex Gibney. The cast is led by Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Armstrong Lie was produced by Jigsaw Productions, Matt Tolmach Productions, and The Kennedy/Marshall Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 8, 2013, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Writers
- Alex Gibney
- Release date
- September 8, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Jigsaw Productions, Matt Tolmach Productions, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
The Armstrong Lie cast & crew
The Armstrong Lie was directed by Alex Gibney and written by Alex Gibney.
The cast features Lance Armstrong as Self, Betsy Andreu as Self, Frankie Andreu as Self, Reed Albergotti as Self, Johan Bruyneel as Self, and Daniel Coyle as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Kahne, cinematography is by Maryse Alberti, and it was produced by Frank Marshall and Matt Tolmach.
Is The Armstrong Lie worth watching?
The Armstrong Lie holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 136 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Armstrong Lie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Armstrong Lie
The Armstrong Lie isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Armstrong Lie
Lance Armstrong
Self
Betsy Andreu
Self
Frankie Andreu
Self
Reed Albergotti
Self
Johan Bruyneel
Self
Daniel Coyle
Self
Michele Ferrari
Self
Michael Bloomberg
Self (archive footage)
Anderson Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Oprah Winfrey
Self (archive footage)
Alex Gibney
Self - Narrator
The Armstrong Lie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Armstrong Lie in United States?
The Armstrong Lie 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 The Armstrong Lie in?
The Armstrong Lie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Armstrong Lie?
The Armstrong Lie runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is The Armstrong Lie rated?
The Armstrong Lie is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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