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Liar Liar (1997)

โ€œTrust me.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 6,423 votes 1h 26m pg-13 ComedyFantasy

#52 of 113 films from 1997 #1221 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tom Shadyac ยท Written by Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur

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Overview

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

Cast

Jim Carreyas Fletcher Reede
Maura Tierneyas Audrey Reede
Justin Cooperas Max Reede
Cary Elwesas Jerry
Anne Haneyas Greta
Jennifer Tillyas Samantha Cole
Amanda Donohoeas Miranda
Jason Bernardas Judge Marshall Stevens
Swoosie Kurtzas Dana Appleton
Mitchell Ryanas Mr. Allan
Christopher Mayeras Kenneth Falk
Eric Pierpointas Richard Cole
Randall 'Tex' Cobbas Skull
Cheri Oterias Jane

Facts

Release dateMarch 21, 1997
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$302,710,615 (6.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119528

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Questions

How long is Liar Liar?
Liar Liar runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Liar Liar worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 6,423 votes, which places it #52 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 55%) and #1221 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Liar Liar?
Liar Liar was directed by Tom Shadyac. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Patch Adams (1998), Bruce Almighty (2003), Dragonfly (2002).
Who stars in Liar Liar?
Jim Carrey as Fletcher Reede; Maura Tierney as Audrey Reede; Justin Cooper as Max Reede; Cary Elwes as Jerry; Anne Haney as Greta; Jennifer Tilly as Samantha Cole.
What is Liar Liar rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Liar Liar?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/8151.

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