Overview

With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.

Cast

Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay, James Costa, Tony Michael Donnelly, Walter Masterson, Adam LeFevre

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Frequently asked

What is "L.I.E." about?

With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.

When was "L.I.E." released?

L.I.E. was released in 2001.

Who stars in "L.I.E."?

The cast includes Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay.