The Good Lie (2014) movie poster

The Good Lie (2014)

"Miracles are made by people who refuse to stop believing."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 84%, MC: 65) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Philippe Falardeau
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
India, Kenya, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (576 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
65
Cast
Reese Witherspoon as Carrie Davis
Corey Stoll as Jack
Arnold Oceng as Mamere
Ger Duany as Jeremiah
Afemo Omilami as Dr. Monyang
Sarah Baker as Pamela Lowi
Joshua Mikel as Dave
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 576 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Good Lie, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Reese Witherspoon spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2014 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Good Lie is a 2014 drama film directed by Philippe Falardeau. 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.

The film has been rated by 576 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Good Lie delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Good Lie (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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