Film

Liar Liar 1997

Directed by Tom Shadyac

  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • 86 min
  • PG-13

Trust me.

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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