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The Armstrong Lie

R Released Nov 8, 2013 2h 2m Documentary List
82% Tomatometer 122 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Filmmaker Alex Gibney chronicles Lance Armstrong's attempt to return to cycling, his admission of doping and subsequent fall from grace.
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Smartly constructed and scathingly sharp, The Armstrong Lie presents an effective indictment of its unscrupulous subject -- as well as the sports culture that spawned him.

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Kate Muir Times (UK) The tale is fascinating, not just for cycling enthusiasts, but connoisseurs of the human condition. Jan 2, 2018 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk Rigorously researched yet repetitive, it never quite hits the button. Rated: 3/5 Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Monica Castillo Dig Boston The flow is constantly punctured by Gibney's interjections, as if we were hearing it from a jilted ex. Mar 12, 2014 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse A portrait of man who lied with a straight face and yet doesn't seem to quite understand or accept the repercussions of his actions. Fascinating stuff on a complex subject. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 1, 2021 Full Review Jordan M. Smith IONCINEMA.com Gibney's film will live as an aural history of this dark age of cycling, a lesson of moral responsibility, and the cultural phenomenon that is the need to believe in miracles. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 12, 2020 Full Review Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass Whether or not you are a sports enthusiast, you will find that this film is one of the best documentaries to be seen in years. Gibney has captured incredible footage of Armstrong's life by having carte blanche access to him. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 22, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bahad j The costumes of the actors seemed to be very real, as if they were in their roles. The dress is really beautiful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful documentary about the life of Lance Armstrong! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Бавуу Э Filmmaker Alex Gibney chronicles Lance Armstrong's attempt to return to cycling, his admission of doping and subsequent fall from grace. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Kinda inspiring. Got some motivation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Geke g Astonishing write and cinematography! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Chris V Must-see for cycling lovers! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Alex Gibney chronicles Lance Armstrong's attempt to return to cycling, his admission of doping and subsequent fall from grace.
Director
Alex Gibney
Producer
Alex Gibney, Frank Marshall, Matthew Tolmach
Screenwriter
Alex Gibney
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Jigsaw Prods., Kennedy/Marshall, Matt Tolmach
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 26, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$381.7K
Runtime
2h 2m
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