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Liar

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The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland (Tim Roth), a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton (Chris Penn) and Kennesaw (Michael Rooker) take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.

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Richard Williams Guardian 02/02/2023
The Pates... can clearly construct a creepy mood, greatly assisted by Bill Butler's low-light but gorgeously textured photography. Less secure is their command of a labyrinthine plot. Go to Full Review Ryan Gilbey Independent (UK) 02/02/2023
A drably theatrical thriller with lots of tricks up the sleeve, though the sleeve in question actually belongs to Quentin Tarantino, who I'm sure would like it back immediately. Go to Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) 02/02/2023
Although Roth is mesmerizing, Liar delivers less than it promises. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 05/19/2009
C
...a sad waste of good talent. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Steve D 10/02/2024 It all comes off really cheap. See more Dylan C 07/31/2024 Can just about hold your attention, but the style and direction this movie was shot in I did not like. Solid TV movie to pass your time during the day whilst working but would not recommend as an evening movie. See more j F 06/30/2024 Watch in Youtube under "Deciever". See more 03/25/2017 ok murder mystery tale See more 08/10/2015 This movie is a well crafted mystery with some damn good acting. See more Frances H 10/07/2014 Clever twisty thriller that certainly keeps your interest. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jonas Pate

Director

Joshua Pate

Director

Tim Roth

Wayland

Chris Penn

Braxton

Michael Rooker

Kennesaw

Renée Zellweger

Elizabeth

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Movie Info

Synopsis The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland (Tim Roth), a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton (Chris Penn) and Kennesaw (Michael Rooker) take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
Director
Jonas Pate, Joshua Pate
Producer
Peter Glatzer
Screenwriter
Jonas Pate, Joshua Pate
Production Co
MDP Worldwide
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$545.6K
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)