L.I.E. (2001): movie guide

What is L.I.E. about?

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.

Cast highlights

L.I.E. features Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay, James Costa, Tony Michael Donnelly. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2001-09-07. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (149 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover L.I.E. on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is L.I.E.?

L.I.E. is listed as Drama, Crime on TMDB.

How long is L.I.E.?

L.I.E. runs about 97 minutes.

Who stars in L.I.E.?

Cast highlights include Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay, James Costa, Tony Michael Donnelly.

Does Cinema Box stream L.I.E.?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track L.I.E.?

Open the L.I.E. page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.