Dangerous Lies
A young caregiver inherits a fortune and becomes trapped in a lethal maze of deception, suspicion, and hidden motives.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- paranoid
- tense
- melodramatic
- late night thriller viewing
- streaming movie night
What critics said
Critics found the cast capable and the thriller visually polished, but broadly faulted its flimsy, incoherent narrative and implausible logic.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Katie unexpectedly receives Leonard's estate, making the inheritance the central engine of suspicion and danger.
Katie is forced to question Adam and the people she loves while investigating motives surrounding the estate and murders.
Critical reception specifically highlights neon-tinged introductory shots, inspired framing, and camera movement.
Katie's identity as a new caregiver gives her access to Leonard's estate while leaving her exposed to manipulation and suspicion.
Films like Dangerous Lies, and why
The Gift
shares an inheritance-centered mystery, escalating suspicion, and domestic paranoia
The Intruder
shares a young protagonist trapped in a deceptive household with murder and shifting motives
A Simple Favor
shares a wealthy-family conspiracy, hidden agendas, and glossy suspense mechanics
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael M. Scott
- Release Date
- 2020-04-30
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (916)
Cast
- Camila Mendes
- Jessie T. Usher
- Jamie Chung
- Cam Gigandet
- Sasha Alexander
- Elliott Gould
- Michael P. Northey
- Sean Owen Roberts
- Trevor Lerner
- Joe Costa
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dangerous Lies about?
- A young caregiver inherits a fortune and becomes trapped in a lethal maze of deception, suspicion, and hidden motives.
- What is Dangerous Lies like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dangerous Lies as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dangerous Lies violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dangerous Lies as mild.
- What did critics think of Dangerous Lies?
- Critics found the cast capable and the thriller visually polished, but broadly faulted its flimsy, incoherent narrative and implausible logic.
- Which films are like Dangerous Lies?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gift, The Intruder, and A Simple Favor.
- How long is Dangerous Lies?
- Dangerous Lies runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dangerous Lies?
- In United States, Dangerous Lies streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
