Liar Liar

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Liar Liar

PG-13

1997

1h 27m

Comedy

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Conniving attorney Fletcher Reede is an ace in the courtroom, but his dishonesty and devotion to work ruin his relationships. His wife, Audrey, has left him for a more dependable man, and Fletcher often breaks the commitments he makes to his beloved son, Max. When Max wishes his dad would stop lying for 24 hours, Fletcher suddenly finds that he can only speak the truth, on the day his career-deciding court case has to be won.

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Critics Consensus

Despite its thin plot, Liar Liar is elevated by Jim Carrey's exuberant brand of physical humor, and the result is a laugh riot that helped to broaden the comedian's appeal.

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Paul Tatara

CNN.com

04/07/2020

I would tell you that this is a loud, obvious, one-joke movie, but most of you would run out and pony up the eight bucks to see it anyway.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

04/07/2020

Pretty funny, at least during those moments when it doesn't turn into goo.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

03/21/2017

Carrey has never been better - that is to say funnier, or more controlled. He's reached a higher performance plateau here, playing a real human being we care about rather than a goon figure.

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

May 5

4/5

Jim Carrey is pure comedy gold here. The actor takes a simple, fun premise up to hilarious heights, thanks to his incredible (physical) comedic talents. [Full review in Spanish]

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Wayne Broadway

Black Girl Nerds

04/05/2022

4.5/5

Its not just Carrey as a comedic performer that makes this movie so enjoyable, its him as a very flawed, but very loving, father.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

01/22/2022

2.5/4

There are several moments of inspired lunacy on full display.

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cloud Z.

@nitrohive Nov 17

This was a good Jim Carey movie that made me laugh a lot and it was funny, enjoyed and it actually had a plot. All the characters actually had plot and personality and come on this is Jim Carey of course it’s a good movie

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A. ERUNDIL M

Nov 8

Si no te ríes con esta película estas muerto por dentro.

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VITALII H

@freakynickison Oct 28

This movie is a classic. It's beautiful & great. If you're looking for a comedy that can entertain your evening that's the movie for you. I can't imagine any other actor for this role than Jim Carey, he's just hilarious! The face expressions and the body movements, now this is acting!

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Brenden D

@WestWardReviews Oct 19

One Of My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE FAMILY FRIENDLY LIGHT HEART COMEDIES The Story Is Very Simple & Straight Forward, But The Message Is Effective & Important, Providing A Journey Of Growth. Jim Carey Absolutely Shines Blindingly In Every Scene With His Signature Improv, Physical Comedy & WIde Variety Of Wild Expressions. Even My Older Brothers Can Get A Laugh Or Two Out Of This Film. Love This Movie, Always Happy When It's On TV. B+ or A- 8.4/10 AN ABSOLUTE MUST WATCH FOR EVERYONE

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Mike D

Oct 9

It's a funny movie, not creative funny though. Just over the top non-sense, which makes for a nice, lighthearted watch that is fairly forgettable. It's an interesting thought experiment about what would happen to society if no one could tell white lies.

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Sep 9

Even if a movie is not perfect, there can be something about them that makes me love them more. Some of the stuff here didn't make much sense, but the comedy here was PEAK. Haven't laughed this much at a movie in a minute. Jim Carrey is HIM

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - And the Truth Shall Set You Free!

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - Roasting the Committee

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - I'm Reaping What I Sow

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - A Wish Come True

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - I Can't Lie!

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Synopsis

Conniving attorney Fletcher Reede is an ace in the courtroom, but his dishonesty and devotion to work ruin his relationships. His wife, Audrey, has left him for a more dependable man, and Fletcher often breaks the commitments he makes to his beloved son, Max. When Max wishes his dad would stop lying for 24 hours, Fletcher suddenly finds that he can only speak the truth, on the day his career-deciding court case has to be won.

Director: Tom Shadyac
Producer: Brian Grazer
Screenwriter: Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur
Distributor: Universal Pictures, MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $181.4M
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: DTS-ES, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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