---
title: "Lying to Be Perfect"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lying-to-be-perfect-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 70076
imdb_id: "tt1535565"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 142
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Lying to Be Perfect (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lying-to-be-perfect-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Lying to Be Perfect" (2010).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source Material:
Title: Lying to Be Perfect
Year: 2010
Release Date: 01/30/2010 (US)
Genre: Comedy and TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 29m
Protagonist: Nola Devlin
Nola's profession: Magazine editor
Nola's characterization: Unassuming, frumpy, overlooked and teased by coworkers.
Nola's secret identity: Famous advice columnist Belinda Apple (behind a computer screen).
Plot point: Nola's friends create the Cinderella Pact to lose weight by following Belinda Apple's advice.
Plot point: Nola's secret identity is threatened.
Plot point: Nola is forced to take her own alter ego's advice.
Plot point: As friends drop dress sizes, real issues are exposed.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gary Harvey
- **Networks / Studios**: Front Street Pictures, Lifetime

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Poppy Montgomery** as *Nola Devlin*
- **Adam Kaufman** as *Chip / Alex*
- **Michelle Harrison** as *Lori DiGrigio*
- **Chelah Horsdal** as *Nancy*
- **Audrey Wasilewski** as *Deb*
- **Julia Benson** as *Joy*
- **Gabrielle Rose** as *Charlotte*
- **Mark Brandon** as *Ted*
- **Andrew McIlroy** as *Chester*
- **Tania Saulnier** as *Angie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Lying to Be Perfect online?
Lying to Be Perfect is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Lying to Be Perfect worth watching?
Lying to Be Perfect holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 142 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Lying to Be Perfect and when was it released?
Lying to Be Perfect is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2010. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Lying to Be Perfect?
Lying to Be Perfect was directed by Gary Harvey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lying to Be Perfect — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70076)

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