The Liar (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, The Liar is a comedy and drama film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Talkative, hyperactive young drifter Ville Alfa goes around Helsinki, basically trying to borrow money from friends and strangers by means of an incessant delivery of quirky and snappy quasi-intellectual lines and fabricated excuses.
Who’s in it. The Liar stars Aki Kaurismäki as Ville Alfa, Pirkko Hämäläinen as Tuula, Juuso Hirvikangas as Juuso and Matti Pellonpää as Fan of Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Liar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1981)?
- 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Liar?
- The Liar stars Aki Kaurismäki, Pirkko Hämäläinen, Juuso Hirvikangas, Matti Pellonpää and Lars Lindberg.
- When was The Liar released?
- The Liar was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.