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2014 · Movie · 1h 50m · PG-13

The Good Lie

CriticsCritics: 76
AudienceAudience: 7.6

After fleeing the Sudanese Civil War, a young refugee and three companions spend years hoping for a chance to start over. When they are relocated to the United States, they face the challenges of adapting to an unfamiliar life, while one young man carries guilt over the brother he left behind.

My take

You may enjoy this heartfelt drama if you like stories about resilience, friendship, and adapting to a new culture; Not for you if you prefer fast-paced plots or subtle sentiment.

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Cast

Corey StollReese WitherspoonArnold OcengGer DuanyThad LuckinbillAfemo OmilamiSarah BakerJoshua Mikel

Director

Philippe Falardeau

If tonight is a The Good Lie night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.