Liar Liar (1997)
A fast-talking lawyer's life becomes a whimsical, broad comedy when he is magically forced to tell only the truth.
Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.
How intense is Liar Liar?
Liar Liar has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Liar Liar feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightParty
Where to stream Liar Liar
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Is Liar Liar for you?
Is Liar Liar scary?
No. Liar Liar is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Liar Liar gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Liar Liar sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Liar Liar OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Liar Liar?
Liar Liar runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Liar Liar?
Liar Liar is streaming on Netflix.
Does Liar Liar have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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