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Lies My Mother Told Me

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
944
YOUR RATING
Lies My Mother Told Me (2005)
True CrimeCrimeDramaThriller

A young girl's life with her mother Laren Sims, a con-artist and master of disguises who steals other women's identities, then turns to murder to protect her secrets. Inspired by actual even... Read allA young girl's life with her mother Laren Sims, a con-artist and master of disguises who steals other women's identities, then turns to murder to protect her secrets. Inspired by actual events.A young girl's life with her mother Laren Sims, a con-artist and master of disguises who steals other women's identities, then turns to murder to protect her secrets. Inspired by actual events.

  • Director
    • Christian Duguay
  • Writer
    • Matt Dorff
  • Stars
    • Joely Richardson
    • Colm Feore
    • Hayden Panettiere
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    944
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christian Duguay
    • Writer
      • Matt Dorff
    • Stars
      • Joely Richardson
      • Colm Feore
      • Hayden Panettiere
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Laren Sims
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Lucas Mackenzie
    Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere
    • Haylei Sims
    Jasmine Berg
    • Young Haylei Sims
    Tim Henry
    Tim Henry
    • Johnny
    Judith Buchan
    Judith Buchan
    • Jenny
    Kailin See
    • Kristin
    Joe Norman Shaw
    Joe Norman Shaw
    • Edwards Samuels
    Kira Bradley
    Kira Bradley
    • Tammy
    Stirling Karlsen
    Stirling Karlsen
    • Jodie
    Barbara Gates Wilson
    • Detective Rayburn
    Marty Antonini
    Marty Antonini
    • Guy
    Rita Bozi
    Rita Bozi
    • Carolyn
    Carrie Schiffler
    • Roadside Diner Waitress
    Tom Carey
    Tom Carey
    • Jake
    Kurtis Sanheim
    Kurtis Sanheim
    • FBI Agent Brooks
    Jonathan Love
    Jonathan Love
    • Hotel Clerk
    David LeReaney
    David LeReaney
    • Judge
    • Director
      • Christian Duguay
    • Writer
      • Matt Dorff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    P3charmed

    A disturbing story of a dysfunctional mother daughter bond.

    the story itself isn't all its cracked up to be. But the fact that its based on actual events gives it power. Joely Richardson carries the movie as a fugitive mother, who along with her young daughter, leaves a trail of warrants across the country. When she settles with a wealthy attorney, her past demons come back with a vengeance.

    Though its very much a "Lifetime" movie, it has a nice sense of freshness to the genre. There are a few plot twists that seem to never get explained in full, but its a Lifetime Original, so you get that you pay for..

    If you're in on a Friday night, or you're a fan of Joely, i recommend it.
    7Go_Skins

    Good drama with a good cast to boot!

    This movie was directed by Christian Duguay who also directed "The Art of War." I heard that this movie was "inspired by true events." Which I thought was pretty interesting! It had Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck) and Hayden Panettierre who, at a very young age, has been in a lot of movies! I found myself into the characters pretty good. At first, I liked the mom but I didn't like the fact that she lied all the time. Later on in the movie, you really kind of hated the mom who turns on her daughter and ends up lying to her as well! This is one movie that I thought was going to be awful but actually ended up being decent enough to watch! If you like a good drama, watch this one!!
    4jordondave-28085

    Tired genre without any indication of showing which person it is based

    (2005) Lies My Mother Told Me DRAMA THRILLER

    Cinematography, co-produced and directed by Christian Duguay with another inspired by true events, made for TV movie, and part of a two movie rental DVD starring Hayden Panettiere as Haylei Sims, narrating her experiences while going on the lam with her mother, Laren Sims (Joely Richardson) who was 'Americas Most Wanted', as she lies, cheats and steals from unsuspecting people, and eventually murder. Tired genre without showing who the movie is referring to or who is it based on. Saw this movie as a two movie set produced from the Lifetime channel, the other movie is called "Widow on the Hill".
    6AngelHonesty

    True Story!

    I think the reason this film is worth watching is the fact that it's a true story, if it wasn't for that fact this film would need more drama to spice up the intensity. But knowing it's a true story makes the film interesting, because you genuinely want to see how out of hand things got. I really enjoyed the cast as they made a smooth performance of the film. The only downfall is they could have picked someone else for the role of Laren, the actress needed to bring more intensity to her role but fell short. Anne Heche would have been perfect for the part of Lauren. Overall not bad, a little slow and can be boring at times, but it's an interesting story.
    9angus1692

    Wonderful

    Well i loved this movie. i should warn you now my spelling is not very good but should be OK. here goes! i saw this movie on cable. i didn't think it would be very good but turns out it was really good. And based on true stories! Very interesting and i think there are messages in there, things people should notice. i wont give it away but you really need to watch this film! This is only 99mins long but is fantastic! i really do believe so. The mother, Laren Sims is a con artist, master of disguise and moves from state to state with her young daughter until the hit Vegas Nevada! She marries a wealthy Atterney and has some problems. the mother just wanted her child to have a good education and not end up like her. and the marriage has some problems like when he gets drunk, and he finds her past and so she decides to well, get rid off him!

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    • Trivia
      Based on the real-life murder of Sacramento attorney Larry McNabney, who was poisoned by his wife Elisa McNabney and her young accomplice, Sarah Dutra.
    • Goofs
      As the daughter walks into the kitchen, the mother is standing behind the counter, yet in the scene immediately before, the mother was sitting at the table.
    • Quotes

      Laren Sims: [getting ready for her date with Lucas] I'm cooking dinner.

      Haylei Sims: Yeah, I saw the food containers...

    • Soundtracks
      A Voice That Carries
      Written and Performed by Bonnie McKee

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mentiras que me contó mi madre
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Nomadic Pictures
      • CD Films
      • Randwell Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1 hour, 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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