Big Fat Liar
Two friends are about to cut one Hollywood big shot down to size.
2002 • 88 min • Family · Comedy · Adventure
Synopsis
After one of his class papers is stolen and turned into a movie, a young student and his best friend exact a hilarious, slapstick revenge on the Hollywood hot shot who has taken credit!
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 59 Audience · 900 · 100%
A teenage prankster seeks revenge on a dishonest Hollywood producer who stole his essay. He and his friend travel to Los Angeles to get his story back, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic stunts.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Slapstick comedy often involves minor falls and bumps.
- Some adult characters behave immaturely.
- Themes of revenge are handled comically.
What it models well
- Speaking up for yourself
- Importance of honesty
- Working together
Talk about it after
- Why is telling the truth so important?
- What are the consequences of lying?
- How did Marty change throughout the movie?
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Top billed cast
Director: Shawn Levy • Crew: Dan Schneider, Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.9/10 (900)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $52,970,014
- Franchise
- Big Fat Liar Collection
- IMDb
- tt0265298
