IMDb 6.4 1997 HD

Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

1997
Comedy
100 min NR France
6.281 / 10
6.4 IMDB

Jobless loner Eddie Vuibert gets a lucky break when a rich Jewish entrepreneur mistakes him for a Jew and gives him a sweet job in the Parisian fashion…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Thomas Gilou
Starring
Richard Anconina / Vincent Elbaz / Richard Bohringer / José Garcia / Amira Casar / Aure Atika / Élie Kakou / Bruno Solo

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming comedic light-hearted entertaining predictable amusing stylish witty enjoyable light pleasant well-acted

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
May 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This effervescent French comedy, 'Would I Lie to You?', is a testament to the enduring appeal of a well-crafted misunderstanding. The story of Eddie Vuibert, who stumbles into a plum job in Parisian fashion by virtue of a…

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David Sterling
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A pleasant, if predictable, romp through the world of haute couture, 'Would I Lie to You?' finds its feet in a classic case of mistaken identity. Richard Anconina plays the hapless Eddie Vuibert with a disarming sincerity that…

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Sophia Chen
May 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Would I Lie to You?' presents a familiar trope – the accidental imposter – with a distinctly Gallic flair. The narrative follows Eddie Vuibert’s journey into the cutthroat world of Parisian fashion, a world he enters under false…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This caper, set against the glittering backdrop of Paris's fashion scene, delivers a delightful dose of comedic escapism. 'Would I Lie to You?' hinges on a wonderfully simple yet effective misunderstanding: a jobless man is mistaken for someone…

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Eleanor Vance
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A charming Parisian diversion, 'Would I Lie to You?' offers a spunky premise built on a foundation of mistaken identity. Richard Anconina anchors the film as Eddie Vuibert, a man who finds an unlikely career in high fashion…

FAQs

The mistaken identity plot is the engine of 'Would I Lie to You?'. Eddie's initial deception, born from a desire for opportunity, propels him into a world he is unprepared for. The narrative unfolds as he tries to keep up appearances, navigate the complexities of his new role, and avoid exposure, creating a constant source of tension and comedic potential.