Liar Liar

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Liar Liar

PG-13

Released Mar 21, 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

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.

Apr 7, 2020

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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

Apr 7, 2020

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

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.

Mar 21, 2017

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

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]

Rated: 4/5

May 5, 2025

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Wayne Broadway

Black Girl Nerds

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

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 5, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

There are several moments of inspired lunacy on full display.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 22, 2022

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Nolan L

Very funny and heartfelt Jim Carrey movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Dave A

Not Jim Carrey’s best film, but still a lot of very funny moments.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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John R

THE PEN IS BLUEEEE!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Landon J

One of Jim's best to be sure. Wildly funny at moments, not so funny at others. Plot is predictably thin as paper, but that's not what we came for. Best enjoyed with a couple beers and a carefree attitude.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Melissa M

Cary Elwes who plays Jerry who has a hyper happy & Dudley Do-Right persona. It's over the top & overplayed. Not one his better roles. Jennifer Tilly plays Samantha Cole. She is usually typecast as a sex pot. Which is unfortunate. Because she's actually a really good actress. Jim Carrey who plays Fletcher plays a swarmy, win the case by any cost kind of lawyer. However After her son Max makes a birthday wish he becomes brutally honest with everyone. Jim Carrey often plays cartoonish, wirey, slapstick kind of characters. This movie is no exception. When Max makes his wish Fletcher becomes humble & surprisingly honest. That's when Jim Carrey shows can play something other than just rubbery, toonish characters. The concept for the movie is far from original. But the family friendly moments more than make up for it. There's enough sophomoric & Jim Carrey style humor to make Liar Liar worth watching more than once.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Jon W

A pretty funny movie, but slightly dated, definitely recommend, especially if you enjoy Jim Carrey.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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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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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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