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L.I.E.
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L.I.E.

2001 · 97 min Drama Crime
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Michael Cuesta

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Howie Blitzer

Bruce Altman

Bruce Altman

Marty Blitzer

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Big John Harrigan

Billy Kay

Billy Kay

Gary

James Costa

James Costa

Kevin Cole

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Tony Michael Donnelly

Brian

Walter Masterson

Walter Masterson

Scott

Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre

Elliot

Chance Kelly

Chance Kelly

Prison Guard

Marcia DeBonis

Marcia DeBonis

Guidance Counselor

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