Where to Watch L.I.E. (2001) (Legally)

Where to watch “L.I.E.” (2001) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2001), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Crime, with a runtime around 97 minutes.

Cast highlights include Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

coming of age, long island, new york, paedophilia, male prostitution, juvenile delinquent, death of mother

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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