The Invention of Lying
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Invention of Lying has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Table Read Tuesdays (Jul 2025). Mentioned in passing as another example of a movie that explores the concept of lying.
The Invention of Lying is a 2009 romantic comedy fantasy film written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais and writer Matthew Robinson in their directorial debuts. The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth. The cast also includes Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tina Fey.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Table Read Tuesdays |
| Author | Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson |
| Published | 2009 |
| Publisher | Hunter, Rose & Lemieux |
| Subjects | Comedy, Fantasy, Legislative Bills, Law and legislation |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Legislative Bills, Law and legislation |
Who talks about The Invention of Lying on podcasts?
The Invention of Lying came up; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on Table Read Tuesdays.
- Galaxy Quest--First Half 07/29/25 on Table Read Tuesdays (Jul 2025)
What is The Invention of Lying mentioned alongside?
The Invention of Lying is most often mentioned alongside Crewman number six, Tommy Laredo and Declaration of Independence.
Mentioned together: Crewman number six, Tommy Laredo, Declaration of Independence, Tech Sergeant Chen, spoof, lying (concept), Penhold, handlers (at conventions), Rage of the Republic, Tarzana