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An Honest Liar

2014·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb7.4Metacritic767.6Rotten Tomatoes98%88%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.
DocumentaryMagic & DeceptionJames 'The Amazing' RandiExposing PsychicsCon-ArtistsSkepticismInvestigationIllusion vs Reality

Crew

Directed by:
Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein
Written by:
Tyler Measom, Justin Weinstein, Greg O'Toole

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream An Honest Liar legally?

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An Honest Liar is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Honest Liar worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is An Honest Liar?

1 h 30 min

An Honest Liar runs 1 h 30 min.

Is An Honest Liar based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on An Honest Liar?

Critics87
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate An Honest Liar higher (87) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is An Honest Liar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch An Honest Liar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Honest Liar in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.