Liar Liar

1997
12
1h 26m

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6.9/10

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High-Concept Comedy Slapstick Comedy Fantasy

A pathological liar-lawyer finds his career turned upside down when he inexplicably cannot physically lie for 24 whole hours.A pathological liar-lawyer finds his career turned upside down when he inexplicably cannot physically lie for 24 whole hours.A pathological liar-lawyer finds his career turned upside down when he inexplicably cannot physically lie for 24 whole hours.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

348K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,219

150

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Awards
- 4 wins & 6 nominations total

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What Was Maura Tierney Thinking?

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What Was Maura Tierney Thinking?

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Storyline

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Trivia
According to an interview with Jim Carrey, he says that the gag of Fletcher chasing his son as "The Claw" was something Carrey's father did to him and his siblings.

Goofs
In real life, Judge Stevens would only have the power to issue a contempt ruling against Fletcher when the court is in session. When the court is adjourned, he would not.

Quotes
Greta: He knocked over another ATM. This time at knifepoint. He needs your legal advice.
Fletcher Reede: [picking up phone and shouting] Stop breaking the law, asshole!

Crazy credits
Outtakes are shown during the credits.

Alternate versions
Randall 'Tex' Cobb's role ("Skull") was considerably shortened prior to release.
Originally filmed was a courtroom prologue where Fletcher successfully defends Skull using his usual, less-than-truthful tactics. Remnants of it still remain in the theatrical trailers and in full as a 'Deleted Scene' on the DVD/Blu-ray releases.
Also filmed was a sequence where Fletcher meets Skull again in jail. That scene was shortened in the final version so much that, despite a prominent billing, Cobb only has one line.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Return of the Jedi: Special Edition/Love Jones/The Godfather/City of Industry/Troublesome Creek/Mandela (1997)

Soundtracks
Happy Birthday to You
(uncredited)
Written by Patty S. Hill and Mildred J. Hill
Performed by Jim Carrey and Maura Tierney

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Featured review

Quite possibly my favorite Jim Carrey role

This was perhaps my favorite Jim Carrey movie. I found it to be hysterically funny, and Carrey was perfect for the role. His son wishes Carrey can only tell the truth for 24 hours, and it comes true. Unfortunately for Jim, it comes just as he is about to embark on the court case of a lifetime. Watching him go through the motions was a treat, and i guarantee you will love it. You will have to see it to understand, because most of it is too difficult to describe with written words, but it was FUNNY!

*** 1/2 out of ****