Movie

L.I.E.

★ 6.7(141)20011h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Cuesta
Release date: 2001-09-07
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $1,667,192
Budget: $700,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Alter Ego Entertainment

L.I.E. — trailer

About L.I.E.

L.I.E. is a 2001 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Michael Cuesta, starring Paul Dano, Bruce Altman and Brian Cox. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 141 viewers. Below you can see where to watch L.I.E. in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.

Cast

Paul Dano

Howie Blitzer

Bruce Altman

Marty Blitzer

Brian Cox

Big John Harrigan

Billy Kay

Gary

James Costa

Kevin Cole

Tony Michael Donnelly

Brian

Walter Masterson

Scott

Adam LeFevre

Elliot

Chance Kelly

Prison Guard

Marcia DeBonis

Guidance Counselor

Themes & keywords

coming of agelong island, new yorkpaedophiliamale prostitutionjuvenile delinquentdeath of mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch L.I.E. in Italy?+

L.I.E. is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is L.I.E. on Netflix?+

L.I.E. is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is L.I.E.?+

L.I.E. has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in L.I.E.?+

L.I.E. stars Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay and James Costa.

When did L.I.E. come out?+

L.I.E. is a 2001 movie directed by Michael Cuesta.

What genre is L.I.E.?+

L.I.E. is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed L.I.E.?+

L.I.E. was directed by Michael Cuesta.