The Good Liar (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, The Good Liar is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bill Condon, running about 109 minutes. “Read between the lies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.
Who’s in it. The Good Liar stars Helen Mirren as Betty McLeish, Ian McKellen as Roy Courtnay, Russell Tovey as Steven and Jim Carter as Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Good Liar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.9M 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 The Good Liar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Liar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Liar (2019)?
- In US, The Good 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 The Good Liar worth watching?
- The Good Liar holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Liar?
- The Good Liar stars Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey, Jim Carter and Mark Lewis Jones.
- When was The Good Liar released?
- The Good Liar was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.