Big Fat Liar

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Big Fat Liar

PG

Released Feb 8, 2002

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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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

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Paul Giamatti just goes for it.

Rated: 7/10

May 14, 2019

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Lionel H

im not complaining its got its bad parts but its pretty entertaining and funny.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Audience Member

Classic 2000s film. Just fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Jace E

"Bye, Bye Little Boy Blue... I am Back!" This movie is pure chaos and I love it. It feels like the script was thrown together in a day or two, but that's not a terrible thing. I imagine the board looked something like this: Step 1 - Kid is a liar Step 2 - Kid tells the truth and no one believes him Step 3 - Kid does whatever he can to prove he's telling the truth Step 4 - Paul Giamatti is dyed blue Step 5 - Kid becomes a successful writer in Hollywood Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes are adorable, Paul Giamatti is the epitome of a vindictive villain and the antics are hilarious. There are dumb moments scattered throughout, but it's the perfect movie to throw on when you don't want to veg out. Best Character: Frank Best Quote: "Eat my bloomers, blue boy!" - Crazy Old Lady Best Scene: Marty turns blue. Honorable mention: Finding the hideout Best Song: "Hungry Like the Wolf"

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Steven Y

Standard fare kids movie, elevated by the star quality of Muniz and Giamatti. It's playful and silly, yet the actions of the protagonist are deeply malicious. It's enjoyable and light-hearted, though ridiculous.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/24

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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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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: Mediastram Film, Tollin/Robbins Productions
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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