Big Fat Liar

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Big Fat Liar

PG

2002

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Who's afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd (Frankie Muniz), who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) stole his class paper and turned it into a blockbuster hit movie, Big Fat Liar. Traveling to Los Angeles with his best friend Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), Jason tries to break into show business -- literally. Through a hilarious series of pranks and ruses, Jason brings one of Hollywood's most powerful producers to his knees.

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Critics Consensus

Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/22/2010

4/5

Really likeable family comedy set in cutthroat Hollywood.

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Neil Smith

BBC.com

06/11/2002

2/5

A fitfully amusing romp that, if nothing else, will appeal to fans of Malcolm in the Middle and its pubescent star, Frankie Muniz.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

05/09/2002

C-

Can’t quite work itself up to affirm that Lying is Bad, but proclaims with great conviction that The Truth Isn’t Overrated.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

02/08/2022

Twenty years later, Big Fat Liar is still a funny film

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

11/07/2019

Although aimed at kids, adults will find Big Fat Liar just as entertaining, giving them a chance to reacquaint themselves with their own "kid within." Goofy, adorable and laughable. Big Fat Liar is one funny film.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

05/14/2019

7/10

Paul Giamatti just goes for it.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 26

Big Fat Liar is one of those early-2000s comedies that feels both weirdly chaotic and genuinely funny at the same time. The whole setup is over-the-top in a way that doesn’t really aim for realism, but that’s kind of the point—it leans into exaggerated situations and silly humor rather than anything grounded. What stands out most is how energetic and fast-paced it is. The comedy ranges from clever moments to outright goofy slapstick, and while not every joke lands, there are enough amusing bits to keep it entertaining. It has that nostalgic, slightly absurd teen-movie vibe that makes it hard to take seriously, but also hard to completely dislike. Overall, it’s uneven but fun in bursts. I’d give it a 5/10—more strange entertainment than a polished comedy, but still worth a watch if you’re in the mood for something light and a little ridiculous.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Sep 27

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Snek B

@Snekblox Aug 30

I love it. The kid Jason Shepard, reminds me a lot of Ferris Beuler

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Aug 8

Though there's nothing that offensive about Big Fat Liar, it is filled with Hollywood cliches and cartoonish slapstick, making it strictly for kids.

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Naika B

@RT20828553 Jul 4

Funniest movie ever, this my first time watching it in the year of 2025. Watch it, you won't be disappointed.

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Lionel H

@Lionel.H 05/29/2025

im not complaining its got its bad parts but its pretty entertaining and funny.

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Synopsis

Who's afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd (Frankie Muniz), who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) stole his class paper and turned it into a blockbuster hit movie, Big Fat Liar. Traveling to Los Angeles with his best friend Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), Jason tries to break into show business -- literally. Through a hilarious series of pranks and ruses, Jason brings one of Hollywood's most powerful producers to his knees.

Director: Shawn Levy
Producer: Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins
Screenwriter: Dan Schneider, Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Mediastram Film, Tollin/Robbins Productions
Rating: PG (Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 8, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.8M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)