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Liar Liar

1997

Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 content includes an office sexual encounter, adultery and sexual references, crude humor, legal and family conflict, and slapstick peril with injuries. The emotional themes are suited to teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Sexual content & nudity3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Everyday products appear incidentally, but the movie is not built around brands, merchandise, or encouraging purchases.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries (legs) are depicted briefly after an accident, but not in a graphic or bloody manner.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild profanity and crude insults typical of a 1990s PG-13 comedy.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Divorce, reconciliation, proposals, adultery, and Fletcher's relationships with Audrey and Miranda are significant parts of the story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension during the airport chase and courtroom scenes, but nothing intended to be truly frightening.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

The plot explicitly includes an office sexual encounter, adultery, sexual relationships, and discussion of a character's sexual conduct.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any alcohol or substance references are brief and incidental; substance use is not a meaningful part of the story.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Slapstick and comic violence include a staged assault, arrest-related conflict, reckless pursuit, and a runway accident that injures Fletcher's legs.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Fletcher takes responsibility and risks embarrassment and legal consequences to correct harm done to a loving father and his children.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The magical birthday wish creates an imaginative comic premise, while Fletcher improvises inventive ways to cope with being unable to lie.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Diverse supporting cast in professional and background settings, though limited in depth.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal educational value, though it touches on the complexities of legal ethics and family dynamics.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Care for Max and the importance of dependable parenting become central; Greta also helps Fletcher after seeing his change.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The film strongly emphasizes honesty, keeping promises, taking responsibility, and prioritizing family over career ambition.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Fletcher begins as a selfish, unreliable parent but recognizes the harm he causes and makes a sincere effort to change.

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