Liar Liar (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Liar Liar is a 1997 fantasy comedy directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Jim Carrey and Maura Tierney. It is partly based on Liar, Liar, Vol. 1 by Haruki Kuou and konomi. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $302.7 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1998. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Tom Shadyac
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Liar Liar About?
The premise of Liar Liar without spoilers, adapted from Liar, Liar, Vol. 1 by Haruki Kuou and konomi. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After repeatedly lying to his young son, lawyer Fletcher Reede finds himself under a magical spell that forces him to tell the absolute truth. This hilarious predicament throws his career and family life into chaos as he struggles to navigate a crucial court case while unable to deceive anyone. Fletcher must confront the repercussions of his dishonesty and learn the importance of honesty, leading to comedic and heartfelt moments.
Liar Liar Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- birthday wish
- liar
- slapstick comedy
- lie
- lawyer
- los angeles california
- mother son relationship
- truth
- change of heart
- father disappoints child
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- lawyer client relationship
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- repetition in title
- wish fulfillment
- father son relationship
- boy
- court
- judge
- gold digger
- magical realism
- dishonesty
- self inflicted injury
- deception
- redemption
- physical comedy
- blonde
- birthday
- dysfunctional family
- pen
- trial
- secretary
- airplane
- honesty
- birthday party
- jail
- origami
- divorcee
- wish comes true
- woman wears eyeglasses
- bad day
- 1990s
- little boy
- cleavage
- outtakes during end credits
- child's birthday party
- affection
- divorce settlement
- blowing out candles on a birthday cake
- courtroom
- insult
Liar Liar Cast
Jim Carrey leads the cast, with Maura Tierney. Directed by Tom Shadyac.
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Director Tom Shadyac
More from Tom Shadyac
More films directed by Tom Shadyac, best-rated first: Brian Banks, The Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty and I Am.
Liar Liar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Liar Liar 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 67% User score
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Liar Liar Plot Summary
What happens in Liar Liar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fletcher Reede, portrayed by Jim Carrey, is a high-powered lawyer who dedicates most of his time to his career, often neglecting his commitments as a father. He regularly prioritizes work over spending quality time with his young son, Max, leading to a pattern of dishonesty where he breaks promises to both Max and his ex-wife, Audrey, played by Maura Tierney. This behavior has caused Max to see Fletcher as someone who cannot be trusted.
Full summary
The whole story of Liar Liar, scene by scene
Liar Liar Box Office
Liar Liar grossed $302.7 million worldwide. $181.4 million came from the US and Canada and $121.3 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$302.7M
- US & Canada
- $181.4M
- International
- $121.3M
Liar Liar Awards & Nominations
Liar Liar earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1998.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Jim Carrey
Liar Liar Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer and 5 clips.
- Clip Jim Carey Can't Tell a Lie
- Clip Jim Carrey's Courtroom Meltdown
- Clip Fletcher Just Can't Lie - Extended Preview
- Clip "The Pen is REEEEEE"
How Well Do You Know Liar Liar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What wish does Max make on his 5th birthday?
Cars in Liar Liar
39 cars on screen, including the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R129 and the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R129 Main role -
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
NMC-Wollard TMPS-200 Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Liar Liar Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Lažov, lažov” and “Yalançı Yalançı”.
- Also known as
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- Lažov, lažov
- Yalançı Yalançı
- Kłamca, kłamca
- Lögnare, lögnare
- Der Dummschwätzer
- O Mentiroso Compulsivo
- Menteur, menteur
- Лжец, лжец
- Bugiardo bugiardo
- Mentiroso compulsivo
- Yalancı Yalancı
- 大话王
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- Лъжльото
- Lystløgneren
- Fuld af løgn
- Hanta boy
- Лажов, лажов
- Lhář, lhář
- Mincinosul mincinoșilor
- Ο Ψευταράς
- שקרן שקרן
- 라이어 라이어
- O Mentiroso
- Брехун, брехун
- Mentiroso Mentiroso
- Valehtelija! Valehtelija!
- Lažljivac
- Melagi melagi
- 王牌大騙子
- Ti, ti lažnivec
- ライアー ライアー
- Melis, melis
- Klamár, klamár
- دروغگو دروغگو
- ขี้จุ๊เทวดาฮากลิ้ง
- 大話王
- يالغانچى
- كاذب كاذب
- Đừng Nói Dối
- Bố Ơi
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Liar Liar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Liar Liar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Liar Liar?
Liar Liar runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Liar Liar released?
Liar Liar was released on March 21, 1997.
Who directed Liar Liar?
Liar Liar was directed by Tom Shadyac.
More films by Tom Shadyac Who is in the cast of Liar Liar?
Liar Liar stars Jim Carrey and Maura Tierney.
How much did Liar Liar make at the box office?
Liar Liar grossed $302.7 million worldwide ($181.4 million domestic, $121.3 million international).
How is Liar Liar rated?
Liar Liar has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Liar Liar based on a book?
Yes. Liar Liar is partly adapted from Liar, Liar, Vol. 1 by Haruki Kuou, konomi and Kevin Gifford.
Was Liar Liar nominated for any awards?
Liar Liar received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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