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Billy Liar

1963Movie1 h 38 min

79

GreatGoodWatch score

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.

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Friends night
Teens
Drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, warmth or brutality.

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Crew

Directed by: John Schlesinger
Written by: Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse
Produced by: Joseph Janni
Music by: Richard Rodney Bennett

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Facts

August 15, 1963 · 1 h 38 min · Strong Language

Released: August 15, 1963
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Box office: $35,609
Available in: 13 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Betty and Veronica, Crapsack World, Oop North +9

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Where can I stream Billy Liar?

In the United States, Billy Liar is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Billy Liar worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will Billy Liar make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Billy Liar good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.