The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American speculative romantic comedy movie written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson.
The movie stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth. The cast includes Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe, and Tina Fey. The movie was released in the United States on October 2, 2009.