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1997 · 86 min · PG-13

Liar Liar

Directed by Tom Shadyac · Comedy, Fantasy

Liar Liar (1997) is a Comedy film, directed by Tom Shadyac set in Los Angeles during the 1990s. It runs 86 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
John Debney
Cinematography
Russell Boyd
Cast
Jim CarreyMaura TierneyJustin CooperCary ElwesAnne HaneyAmanda DonohoeSwoosie KurtzJason Bernard

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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