Movie

Telling Lies in America

“Just don't get caught.”

★ 5.8(45)19971h 41m

Telling Lies in America is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Guy Ferland
Release date: 1997-08-02
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $318,809
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Kuzui Enterprises

About Telling Lies in America

Telling Lies in America is a 1997 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Guy Ferland, starring Kevin Bacon, Brad Renfro and Maximilian Schell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Telling Lies in America in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A 17-year-old boy becomes friends with Billy Magic, the radio DJ he idolizes, and eventually slips into the payola and corruption of the entertainment world.

Cast

Kevin Bacon

Billy Magic

Brad Renfro

Karchy 'Chucky' Jonas

Maximilian Schell

Dr. Istvan Jonas

Calista Flockhart

Diney Majeski

Tony Devon

Danny Hogan

Paul Dooley

Father Norton

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Kevin Boyle

Luke Wilson

Henry

Damen Fletcher

Amos

Jerry Swindall

Andy "Croak" Stas

K.K. Dodds

Justine

James Kisicki

Cecil Simms

Themes & keywords

immigrantdisc jockeyradiomoneycitizenshipnostalgicspiked drinkpayolaradio djhall of fame1960slighthearted

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Telling Lies in America in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Telling Lies in America is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Telling Lies in America on Netflix?+

Telling Lies in America is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Telling Lies in America?+

Telling Lies in America has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Telling Lies in America?+

Telling Lies in America stars Kevin Bacon, Brad Renfro, Maximilian Schell, Calista Flockhart and Tony Devon.

When did Telling Lies in America come out?+

Telling Lies in America is a 1997 movie directed by Guy Ferland.

What genre is Telling Lies in America?+

Telling Lies in America is Drama film.

Who directed Telling Lies in America?+

Telling Lies in America was directed by Guy Ferland.