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Liar Liar
A wildly energetic comedy where the laughs come fast and physical, but underneath it's a warm story about a father learning to be honest.
About 1997 film directed by Tom Shadyac
Genres trial, fantasy comedy
Directed by Tom Shadyac
Starring Jim Carrey, Jennifer Tilly, Cary Elwes, Anne Haney, Maura Tierney, Sara Paxton, Swoosie Kurtz, Krista Allen
Music John Debney
Runtime 83 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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