The Liar and His Lover (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2013, The Liar and His Lover is a romance and music film directed by Norihiro Koizumi, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Set within music field, this film depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice. 25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.
Who’s in it. The Liar and His Lover stars Takeru Satoh as Aki Ogasawara, Sakurako Ohara as Riko Koeda, Shohei Miura as Shun Sakaguchi and Masataka Kubota as Shinya Shinohara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Liar and His Lover has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Liar and His Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Liar and His Lover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Liar and His Lover (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Liar and His Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Liar and His Lover worth watching?
- The Liar and His Lover holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Liar and His Lover?
- The Liar and His Lover stars Takeru Satoh, Sakurako Ohara, Shohei Miura, Masataka Kubota and Kouki Mizuta.
- When was The Liar and His Lover released?
- The Liar and His Lover was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.