The Liar (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1961, The Liar is a comedy film directed by Ladislao Vajda, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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. But this was only the beginning of a lot of lies he tells her continuously, mostly about himself and his job. This way he also tries to hide away from her the fact that he had to quit his job as a traveler and is now paid much less than before.
Who’s in it. The Liar stars Heinz Rühmann as Sebastian Schumann, Giulia Follina as Nicky, Annemarie Düringer as Annemarie Karsten and Blandine Ebinger as Fräulein Kriese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Liar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Liar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Liar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Liar (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Liar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Liar worth watching?
- The Liar holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Liar?
- The Liar stars Heinz Rühmann, Giulia Follina, Annemarie Düringer, Blandine Ebinger and Gustav Knuth.
- When was The Liar released?
- The Liar was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.