Liar Liar
Seen it?1997 | 86 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Bridget Jones's Diary, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$303 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 349K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Shadyac
- Jim CarreyFletcher Reede
- Maura TierneyAudrey Reede
- Justin CooperMax Reede
- Cary ElwesJerry
- Anne HaneyGreta
- Amanda DonohoeMiranda
- Swoosie KurtzDana Appleton
- Jason BernardJudge Marshall Stevens
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- Jennifer TillySamantha Cole