The Good Lie
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Good Lie
Where can I watch The Good Lie in the United States?
The Good Lie is available to stream on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Good Lie for free?
The Good Lie streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Good Lie?
The Good Lie scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Good Lie?
The Good Lie stars Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, and Thad Luckinbill. Philippe Falardeau is the director.
How long is The Good Lie?
The Good Lie runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did The Good Lie come out?
The Good Lie was released on September 10, 2014.
Which studio made The Good Lie?
The Good Lie was produced by Alcon Entertainment, Black Label Media, and Blue Sky Africa in India, Kenya, and the United States.
What was the budget for The Good Lie?
The Good Lie was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did The Good Lie make at the box office?
The Good Lie grossed $3,396,345 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.