The Good Lie movie poster

The Good Lie

"Miracles are made by people who refuse to stop believing."

September 10, 2014 1h 50m 7.4/10 (568 votes)

Originally released in 2014. The Good Lie is a drama film. directed by Philippe Falardeau.

Starring Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, and Arnold Oceng

Synopsis

A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (568 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $3.4M 0.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country India + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$3,396,345

Production Companies

  • Alcon Entertainment
  • Black Label Media
  • Blue Sky Africa
  • Reliance Entertainment
  • Imagine Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good Lie about?

A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlike...

Who directed The Good Lie?

The Good Lie was directed by Philippe Falardeau.

How long is The Good Lie?

The Good Lie has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was The Good Lie released?

The Good Lie was released on September 10, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Good Lie?

The main cast of The Good Lie includes Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Thad Luckinbill.

Is The Good Lie worth watching?

The Good Lie has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 568 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.