Big Fat Liar

PG

Released Feb 8, 2002

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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46%

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94 Reviews

44%

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250,000+ Ratings

Who's afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd (Frankie Muniz), who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) stole his class paper and turned it into a blockbuster hit movie, "Big Fat Liar." Traveling to Los Angeles with his best friend Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), Jason tries to break into show business -- literally. Through a hilarious series of pranks and ruses, Jason brings one of Hollywood's most powerful producers to his knees.

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Critics Consensus

Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Really likeable family comedy set in cutthroat Hollywood.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Mar 10, 2003

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Twenty years later, Big Fat Liar is still a funny film

Feb 8, 2022

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Although aimed at kids, adults will find Big Fat Liar just as entertaining, giving them a chance to reacquaint themselves with their own "kid within." Goofy, adorable and laughable. Big Fat Liar is one funny film.

Nov 7, 2019

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Paul Giamatti just goes for it.

Rated: 7/10

May 14, 2019

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Daniel F

Fun, lighthearted movie. Yes, it's a kid/teen film. Nothing wrong with that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Daniel A

This movie has an interesting story and set-up, but unfortunately, the film does nothing with it and resorts to simple slapstick and gags.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

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Ashley M

Great family movie that had us crying laughing! 😂 #LovedIt ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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angela g

i re watched this movie and it still holds up as a really great family comedy i still love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Lizardo JoaquÃn Y

a really good movie, funny and lovely

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Larry K

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/23

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Shawn Levy

Director

Frankie Muniz

Jason Shepherd

Paul Giamatti

Marty Wolf

Amanda Bynes

Kaylee

Amanda Detmer

Monty

Donald Faison

Frank

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Synopsis

Who's afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd (Frankie Muniz), who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) stole his class paper and turned it into a blockbuster hit movie, "Big Fat Liar." Traveling to Los Angeles with his best friend Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), Jason tries to break into show business -- literally. Through a hilarious series of pranks and ruses, Jason brings one of Hollywood's most powerful producers to his knees.

Director: Shawn Levy
Producer: Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins
Screenwriter: Dan Schneider, Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Tollin/Robbins Productions, Mediastram Film
Rating: PG (Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 8, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.8M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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