| Overall: | C |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Run Time: | 100 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 19 Jan 2010 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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The Invention of Lying is rated PG-13: for language including some sexual material and a drug reference.
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner
Studio: 2009 Warner Brothers Pictures
Website: Official site for The Invention of Lying.
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Honesty gets a bad rap in The Invention of Lying. It really has very little to do with telling the truth. Instead, it’s defined as a continuous battery of uncensored,…
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Why Is The Invention of Lying Rated PG-13?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
