Movie

Why Would I Lie?

“Lies, lies, lies. What a funny way to begin a love affair.”

★ 7.5(2)19801h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Larry Peerce
Release date: 1980-08-10
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $1,175,855
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About Why Would I Lie?

Why Would I Lie? is a 1980 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Larry Peerce, starring Treat Williams, Lisa Eichhorn and Gabriel Macht. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Why Would I Lie? in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Cletus is a compulsive liar. He prefers the term 'fabrication' to lie though. When Cletus becomes a social worker he's assigned the case of a boy called Jorge (with a 'J') who was taken from his mother. Cletus sets out to reunite Jorge with his mother, but to do so he has to fabricate many a story to keep Jorge from being adopted. In search of the mother, Cletus meets and falls in love with a women's advice councillor.

Cast

Treat Williams

Cletus

Lisa Eichhorn

Kay

Gabriel Macht

Jeorge

Susan Heldfond

Amy

Anne Byrne Hoffman

Faith

Valerie Curtin

Mrs. Bok

Jocelyn Brando

Mrs. Crumpe

Nicolas Coster

Walter

Severn Darden

Dr. Barbour

Sonny Carl Davis

Paul

Jane Burkett

Natalie

Kay Cummings

Edith

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Why Would I Lie? in Mexico?+

Why Would I Lie? is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Why Would I Lie? on Netflix?+

Why Would I Lie? is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Why Would I Lie??+

Why Would I Lie? has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Why Would I Lie??+

Why Would I Lie? stars Treat Williams, Lisa Eichhorn, Gabriel Macht, Susan Heldfond and Anne Byrne Hoffman.

When did Why Would I Lie? come out?+

Why Would I Lie? is a 1980 movie directed by Larry Peerce.

What genre is Why Would I Lie??+

Why Would I Lie? is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Why Would I Lie??+

Why Would I Lie? was directed by Larry Peerce.