Little White Lie
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Little White Lie

4.0 / 10 2008 1h 11mNR English
DramaComedyTV Movie

Storyline

Follows the story of a luckless actor named Barry who has recently split from his girlfriend. He is seen wallowing at home in his pyjamas, where he becomes fixated on a children's television presenter who he sees on daytime television. The two accidentally collide at an awards ceremony and Barry sets out to impress the presenter. However, he inadvertently lies about his profession, ignoring his actorial status for a career in psychiatry.

Cast & Crew

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Barry

Lead
DM

David Murray

Director

David Pearse

David Pearse

Malcolm

Elaine Cassidy

Elaine Cassidy

Annie Mulcahy

Philip Judge

Philip Judge

TV Award Winner

What People Are Saying

2.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nicholas Renton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Little White Lie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker