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The Liar

1961Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

When the wife of Sebastian Schumann left her family, he told his little daughter that her mother has died, because he thought that this was the easiest way for her to accept that her mother is now gone.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Ladislao Vajda
Written by
Herman Shiffrin

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Facts

December 20, 1961 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy

Released
December 20, 1961
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Liar?"

Questions about The Liar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Liar?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Liar worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Liar okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Liar make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is The Liar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Liar in English?

German

No, it was made in German.