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Liar Liar

1997Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic707.4Rotten Tomatoes83%75%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Trust me.

Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.

Feels like

  • Jim Carrey Physical Comedy Masterclass
  • Heartwarming Family Reconciliation
  • High-Energy Situational Farce
  • Cringe-Inducing Truth Telling
  • Classic 90s Rom-Com
  • Fast-Paced Dialogue
  • Magical Realism Premise
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Comfort Movie Staple

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Tom Shadyac
Written by
Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur
Produced by
Brian Grazer
Music by
John Debney

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 1997 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
March 21, 1997
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$303 million
Available in
96 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Cars, Make a Wish, Face–Heel Turn +9

  • Artistic License – Cars
  • Make a Wish
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Stealth Insult
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Madness Mantra
  • Sleeping Their Way to the Top
  • Face Fault
  • Foreshadowing
  • Freudian Slip
  • Magical Realism
  • Really Gets Around

12 of 180 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Liar Liar?"

Questions about Liar Liar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Liar Liar?

Netflix

In the United States, Liar Liar streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is Liar Liar worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Liar Liar okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Liar Liar make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Liar Liar?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Liar Liar a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$303 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $45 million to make and earned $303 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Liar Liar use?

Artistic License – CarsMake a WishFace–Heel TurnStealth InsultComically Missing the PointMadness MantraSleeping Their Way to the TopFace FaultForeshadowingFreudian SlipMagical RealismReally Gets Aroundand 168 more

TV Tropes lists 180 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Cars, Make a Wish, and Face–Heel Turn.