Liar Liar

Liar Liar

Trust me.

Directed by Tom Shadyac

Produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

199786 min6.7 / 10

A high-energy family comedy about a workaholic lawyer forced to tell the truth, using magical wish-fulfillment and physical comedy to explore redemption and father-son bonding.

Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.

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  • Does Liar Liar end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Liar Liar easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Liar Liar scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Liar Liar violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Liar Liar sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Liar Liar

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Liar Liar

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Liar Liar, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Liar Liar, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Liar Liar, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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