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The Good Lie (2014)

Movie ★ 7.5 110 min

Drama

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.

Philippe Falardeau Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 2014
Runtime
110 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$20.0M
Box office
$3.4M
IMDb
tt2652092
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Themes

Cast

Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon Carrie Davis Corey Stoll Corey Stoll Jack Arnold Oceng Arnold Oceng Mamere Ger Duany Ger Duany Jeremiah Thad Luckinbill Thad Luckinbill Matt Afemo Omilami Afemo Omilami Dr. Monyang Sarah Baker Sarah Baker Pamela Lowi Joshua Mikel Joshua Mikel Dave Mike Pniewski Mike Pniewski Nick Costas Lindsey Garrett Lindsey Garrett Jenny Emmanuel Jal Paul Kuoth Wiel Abital Femi Oguns Theo Maria Howell Maria Howell INS Agent Peterdeng Mongok Young Mamere Okwar Jale Young Theo Thon Kueth Young Jeremiah Deng Ajuet Young Paul

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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 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.
Who directed The Good Lie?
The Good Lie was directed by Philippe Falardeau.
Who stars in The Good Lie?
The Good Lie stars Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany.
When was The Good Lie released?
The Good Lie is a 2014 drama film.
Where can I watch The Good Lie?
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