The Good Liar

The Good Liar

Read between the lies.

Directed by Bill Condon

Produced by New Line Cinema, Bron Studios

2019109 min6.7 / 10

A psychological con-artist thriller that uses intimate deception and romantic tension to explore the blurred line between predator and victim.

Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Good Liar sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Good Liar violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Good Liar end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Good Liar scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Good Liar easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like The Good Liar, and what each one shares →

Like The Good Liar

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Good Liar

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Good Liar, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Good Liar, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Good Liar, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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