The Good Lie (2014)
Kernel Score: 85% · 573 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2014-09-10
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch The Good Lie
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Good Lie parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Good Lie follows Sudanese refugees adjusting to life in America after surviving civil war, dealing with themes of loss and guilt.
- Violence & scariness: Some — References the Sudanese Civil War and refugee trauma, though depicted with restraint given the PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Philippe Falardeau
Cast
- Reese Witherspoon as Carrie Davis
- Corey Stoll as Jack
- Arnold Oceng as Mamere
- Ger Duany as Jeremiah
- Thad Luckinbill as Matt
- Afemo Omilami as Dr. Monyang
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- Mike Pniewski as Nick Costas
- Lindsey Garrett as Jenny
The Good Lie FAQ
Is The Good Lie good?
The Good Lie has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 573 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Good Lie?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Good Lie OK for kids?
The Good Lie is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Good Lie follows Sudanese refugees adjusting to life in America after surviving civil war, dealing with themes of loss and guilt.
What movies are like The Good Lie?
If you liked The Good Lie, try The Old Oak, Remember, Capernaum and Turtles Can Fly.