Lie to Me (2009)
A cerebral deception researcher helps law enforcement by reading body language, but his unique skill also aids his own deceit.
The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.
How intense is Lie to Me?
Lie to Me has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-14.
What Lie to Me feels like
- Tone
- cerebralsuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Lie to Me
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Is Lie to Me scary?
No. Lie to Me is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Lie to Me gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Lie to Me sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Lie to Me OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Lie to Me?
Episodes run about 44m.
Where can I stream Lie to Me?
Lie to Me is streaming on Hulu and Tubi.
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