The Invention of Lying (2009)

A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.

All Releases

Domestic (56.9%)
$18,451,251
International (43.1%)
$13,955,256
Worldwide
$32,406,507
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$7,027,472
Budget$18,500,000
Earliest Release DateOctober 2, 2009 (EMEA, Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 40 min
GenresComedy Fantasy Romance
TitleEarliest Release DateDomestic Opening Weekend% of TotalTheatersDomestic 2nd Weekend2nd Weekend DropDomesticInternationalWorldwide
As Good as It GetsDec 23, 1997$12.6M8.5%1,572$12.2M-3.1%$148.5M$165.7M$314.2M
The Big YearOct 14, 2011$3.3M45.1%2,150$1.7M-48.3%$7.2M$975.3k$8.2M
A Thousand WordsFeb 12, 2010$6.2M33.5%1,890$3.6M-41.2%$18.5M$3.6M$22.0M
About a BoyApr 26, 2002$8.6M20.7%1,207$7.9M-8.1%$41.4M$89.2M$130.5M
Liar LiarMar 21, 1997$31.4M17.3%2,845$25.4M-19.2%$181.4M$121.3M$302.7M
Don JonSep 26, 2013$8.7M35.4%2,422$4.2M-52.1%$24.5M$15.0M$39.4M
Muppets Most WantedMar 19, 2014$17.0M33.2%3,194$11.3M-33.7%$51.2M$29.2M$80.4M
The WordsSep 7, 2012$4.8M41.3%2,801$2.9M-39.8%$11.5M$4.5M$16.0M
Defending Your LifeMar 22, 1991$92.6k0.6%3$91.8k-0.9%$16.4M$16.4M
Ghost TownSep 19, 2008$5.0M37.5%1,505$2.9M-41.5%$13.4M$13.7M$27.1M
Yes ManDec 18, 2008$18.3M18.7%3,434$16.7M-8.8%$97.7M$125.6M$223.2M