Liar Liar (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Liar Liar is a comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac, running about 86 minutes. “Trust me.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fletcher Reede is a fast-talking attorney and habitual liar. When his son Max blows out the candles on his fifth birthday he has just one wish - that his dad will stop lying for 24 hours. When Max's wish comes true, Fletcher discovers that his mouth has suddenly become his biggest liability.
Who’s in it. Liar Liar stars Jim Carrey as Fletcher Reede, Maura Tierney as Audrey Reede, Cary Elwes as Jerry and Jennifer Tilly as Samantha Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Liar Liar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $302.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Liar Liar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Liar Liar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Liar Liar (1997)?
- In US, Liar Liar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Liar Liar worth watching?
- Liar Liar holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Liar Liar?
- Liar Liar stars Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Cary Elwes, Jennifer Tilly and Swoosie Kurtz.
- When was Liar Liar released?
- Liar Liar was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.