---
title: 'L.I.E. (2001)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Michael Cuesta'
released: '2001-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 97
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/lie-2001'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242587/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# L.I.E. (2001)

2001 · 97 min · Drama · United States


## Synopsis

L.I.E. is a 2001 American drama film about a relationship between Howie, a troubled 15-year-old boy, and a middle aged man known as "Big John". The title is an initialism for the Long Island Expressway. The film was directed by Michael Cuesta, who has said that the film is about exploring sexuality. It stars Paul Dano in his first lead role as the boy Howie, and Brian Cox as John.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Michael Cuesta](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-cuesta)
- **Producer:** [Michael Cuesta](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-cuesta)
- **Director of Photography:** [Romeo Tirone](https://cinepixo.com/people/romeo-tirone)

## Cast

- [Billy Kay](https://cinepixo.com/people/billy-kay)
- [Bruce Altman](https://cinepixo.com/people/bruce-altman)
- [Brian Cox](https://cinepixo.com/people/brian-cox)
- [Paul Dano](https://cinepixo.com/people/paul-dano)

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