Liar x Liar (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Liar x Liar is a comedy and romance film directed by Saiji Yakumo, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. Minato is a university student and has a fear of germs. She isn't interested in looking pretty. She lives with her stepbrother Toru, who is her stepbrother from her mother's remarriage. Meanwhile, Toru is handsome and a player with the ladies. He doesn't resist women who come on to him and he doesn't stop women from leaving him either. Minato is uncomfortable with Toru and his ways with women. They are the same age and attend the same university. They have an agreement, where Toru will not approach Minato within 2 meters when they are outside. One day, due to her friend’s request, Minato puts on make-up and wears her friend’s high school uniform. While she is out walking in public, she happens to meet Toru. She unexpectedly lies to him about her identity and tells him that she is a high school student. Toru falls in love with her at first sight.

Who’s in it. Liar x Liar stars Hokuto Matsumura as Toru Takatsuki, Nana Mori as Minato Takatsuki, Mayu Hotta as Maki Noguchi and Yuta Koseki as Shinki Karasuma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Liar x Liar 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 Liar x Liar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Liar x Liar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.