L.I.E. (2001)

L.I.E. (2001)

⭐ 7.1/10
📅 October 2001 (Sundance premiere), limited U.S. release shortly after
⏱️ 97 minutes

L.I.E. (2001) was released in 1970. The main lead cast includes: Paul Dano, Brian Cox, Billy Kay, Mary-Louise Parker, Tim DeKay. The writers behind the story are: Michael Cuesta, Macon Blair, Peter Dexter (novel). The movie was created by the producer(s) Clint Kisker, Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Christine Vachon and director(s) Michael Cuesta. It was made with an estimated budget of Estimated $1–2 million. It underperformed approximately Approx. $4.2 million at the box office. Filming took place in Long Island, New York. The main genres of this movie are the following: Drama, Psychological, Coming-of-age. It is available in the following languages: English.

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L.I.E. (Long Island Expressway) is a provocative and unsettling indie drama that follows 15-year-old Howie, a troubled teen coping with his mother’s death and his father’s emotional absence. After falling in with a group of delinquents, Howie forms a complex and disturbing bond with Big John, a predatory older man. The film explores themes of abuse, neglect, and the search for connection in a fractured world. With nuanced performances and haunting undertones, L.I.E. challenges viewers to confront difficult truths about vulnerability, trust, and survival in the face of exploitation and trauma.

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L.I.E. Casts

L.I.E. is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Paul Dano
Paul Dano
Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Billy Kay
Billy Kay
Mary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Tim DeKay
Tim DeKay

🎬L.I.E. Directors

Michael Cuesta

✍️L.I.E. Writers

Michael Cuesta
Macon Blair
Peter Dexter (novel)

🎭L.I.E. Producers

Clint Kisker
Marc Turtletaub
Peter Saraf
Christine Vachon

🎞️Genres

Drama
Psychological
Coming-of-Age

👥Target Audience

Adults

📖Story

Howie, an aimless Brooklyn teen reeling from his mother’s sudden remarriage and father's death, becomes enmeshed with “Big John,” a middle-aged man who picks up troubled boys from the Long Island Expressway. Their relationship—complex, unsettling, emotionally intimate—forces Howie to confront betrayal, desire, and emotional survival.

⏱️Duration

97 minutes

🌍Country of Origin

United States

📅Release Date

October 2001 (Sundance premiere), limited U.S. release shortly after

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for L.I.E. shooting:

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Long Island, New York

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch L.I.E. in multiple languages:

English

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
Estimated $1–2 million
Box Office
Approx. $4.2 million

⭐IMDB Rating

Rating for L.I.E. by IMDB:

7.1
/ 10

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