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title: "Lies & Illusions"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lies-illusions-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23736
imdb_id: "tt1202222"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 72
content_rating: "R"
---

# Lies & Illusions (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lies-illusions-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Lies & Illusions
Year: 2009
Release Date (US): 08/26/2009
Genres: Action, Comedy, and Thriller
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rating: R
Protagonist: Wes Wilson (best-selling author/writer)
Plot points:
A menacing smuggler insists Wes Wilson take a chauffeured backseat ride with him.
Wilson's life explodes into violence and espionage.
He learns shocking truths about two women in his life.
He is torn between two lovers.
He is hunted by spies in search of stolen diamonds.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Lies & Illusions is a 2009 film categorized as an action, comedy, and thriller

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Sky Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tibor Takács
- **Networks / Studios**: Nu Image, Lies and Deceptions Productions, Martini Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christian Slater** as *Wes Wilson*
- **Cuba Gooding Jr.** as *Isaac*
- **Sarah Ann Schultz** as *Samantha*
- **Christa Campbell** as *Nicole Williams*
- **Robert Giardina** as *Boone*
- **Al Madrigal** as *Martin*
- **Kelly Hyde** as *Bank Teller*
- **Lochlyn Munro** as *Andrew Laughlin*
- **Tracy Schornick** as *Bank President*
- **Corey Large** as *Master Chief*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Lies & Illusions online?
Lies & Illusions is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Lies & Illusions worth watching?
Lies & Illusions holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 72 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Lies & Illusions and when was it released?
Lies & Illusions is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Lies & Illusions?
Lies & Illusions was directed by Tibor Takács.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lies & Illusions — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23736)

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