The Armstrong Lie (2013) Netflix UK
The Armstrong Lie is Alex Gibney’s probing documentary about Lance Armstrong’s spectacular comeback and subsequent exposure. Originally commissioned to chronicle Armstrong’s return to the 2009 Tour de France, Gibney gained rare access to the cyclist, his teammates and figures linked to the sport’s doping culture. What began as a film about a celebrated athlete’s bid for another title became an investigation into years of denials, legal battles and the dismantling of a carefully constructed public image.
Following revelations and Armstrong’s 2013 admission of using performance-enhancing drugs, Gibney revisited the material to trace how the champion—once hailed as a cancer survivor and seven-time Tour winner—silenced critics, attacked former friends and litigated against journalists. The resulting film interweaves race footage, candid interviews and the fallout from the scandal to examine not just one athlete’s deceit, but broader questions about doping, accountability and how sports institutions handle allegations of cheating.
Is The Armstrong Lie on Netflix UK?
Yes, The Armstrong Lie is available to Netflix UK. We hope you enjoy this title watching it from UK.
Actors: Lance Armstrong, Reed Albergotti, Betsy Andreu
Director: Alex Gibney
Genres: Documentary, Biography, Sport
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