Where to watch L.I.E. (2001) tonight
L.I.E. (2001) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 149 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Released
- September 7, 2001
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 149 votes
- Director
- Michael Cuesta
- Starring
- Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is L.I.E.?
- L.I.E. is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is L.I.E. rated?
- L.I.E. is rated NR in the US.
- Is L.I.E. a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream L.I.E.?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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