Billy Liar (re-release) (2000): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Billy Liar (re-release) is a 2000 comedy drama directed by John Schlesinger, starring Julie Christie and Tom Courtenay. It is based on Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic. Stream it on Kanopy and Tubi TV.
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- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Continental Distributing
- Based on
- Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Billy Liar (re-release) About?
The premise of Billy Liar (re-release) without spoilers, adapted from Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse.
A young man feels trapped by the monotony of his working-class life and dreams of escaping to London. To alleviate his boredom, he begins to fabricate elaborate stories and lies, initially to impress a woman he admires and to avoid unpleasant obligations. However, his deceptions quickly spiral out of control, causing increasing complications and affecting the lives of those around him. He must then confront the consequences of his actions and decide whether to pursue his dreams or face the reality he's been trying to avoid.
Where to Watch Billy Liar (re-release)
Stream it on Kanopy and Tubi TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Billy Liar (re-release) Cast
Julie Christie leads the cast, with Tom Courtenay. Directed by John Schlesinger.
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Director John Schlesinger
Billy Liar (re-release) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Billy Liar (re-release) 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 95% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.3
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Billy Liar (re-release) FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Billy Liar (re-release), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Billy Liar (re-release)?
Billy Liar (re-release) runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Billy Liar (re-release) released?
Billy Liar (re-release) was released on November 17, 2000.
Who directed Billy Liar (re-release)?
Billy Liar (re-release) was directed by John Schlesinger.
More films by John Schlesinger Who is in the cast of Billy Liar (re-release)?
Billy Liar (re-release) stars Julie Christie and Tom Courtenay.
Where can I watch Billy Liar (re-release)?
In the US, Billy Liar (re-release) is streaming on Kanopy and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
How is Billy Liar (re-release) rated?
Billy Liar (re-release) has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
Is Billy Liar (re-release) based on a book?
Yes. Billy Liar (re-release) is adapted from Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse.
Does Billy Liar (re-release) have a post-credit scene?
No. Billy Liar (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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