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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Gonzalo T

Carrey was already riding high on success, and his slight overconfidence in delivery makes the character feel a bit too forced—even for a comedy. There are a couple of undeniable laughs, but the unjustified plot twists and the painfully Disney-style ending actually made me want to vomit a little.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Finnegan H

The plot sucks and the comedy is ridiculous. The characters make lots of questionable choices. WHAT KIND OF PHYCOS MAKE OUT DURING THEIR SONS BIRTHDAY PARTY? Outright worst movie I’ve ever seen.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/10/25

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Rylie B

Funniest movie I've seen in forever watched it 1 million times. the pen is blue

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/09/25

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Stephen C

The greatest movie starring Jim Carrey in just 1 hour and 27 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Audience Member

Movie is great, I loved it...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - I'm Kicking My Ass!

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Liar Liar: Official Clip - Car Troubles

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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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