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Big Fat Liar

  • 20022002
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
37K
YOUR RATING
Amanda Bynes, Frankie Muniz, and Paul Giamatti in Big Fat Liar (2002)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family
Fourteen-year-old Jason Shepherd has a reputation for stretching the truth. So, when big-time Hollywood producer Marty Wolf steals his class paper and turns it into a smash hit movie, no one... Read allFourteen-year-old Jason Shepherd has a reputation for stretching the truth. So, when big-time Hollywood producer Marty Wolf steals his class paper and turns it into a smash hit movie, no one believes Jason's latest tall tale.Fourteen-year-old Jason Shepherd has a reputation for stretching the truth. So, when big-time Hollywood producer Marty Wolf steals his class paper and turns it into a smash hit movie, no one believes Jason's latest tall tale.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
37K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • Dan Schneider(story)
    • Brian Robbins(story)
  • Stars
    • Frankie Muniz
    • Amanda Bynes
    • Paul Giamatti
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • Dan Schneider(story)
    • Brian Robbins(story)
  • Stars
    • Frankie Muniz
    • Amanda Bynes
    • Paul Giamatti
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 119User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Amanda Bynes and Frankie Muniz in Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Frankie Muniz in Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Paul Giamatti in Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Amanda Bynes in Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Amanda Bynes and Frankie Muniz in Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Frankie Muniz and Paul Giamatti in Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Brie Larson at an event for Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Donald Faison at an event for Big Fat Liar (2002)
    Frankie Muniz at an event for Shrek (2001)
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    Top cast

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    Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz
    • Jason Shepherdas Jason Shepherd
    Amanda Bynes
    Amanda Bynes
    • Kayleeas Kaylee
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Marty Wolfas Marty Wolf
    Amanda Detmer
    Amanda Detmer
    • Monty Kirkhamas Monty Kirkham
    Donald Faison
    Donald Faison
    • Frank Jacksonas Frank Jackson
    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Phyllis Caldwellas Phyllis Caldwell
    Russell Hornsby
    Russell Hornsby
    • Marcus Duncanas Marcus Duncan
    Michael Bryan French
    Michael Bryan French
    • Harry Shepherdas Harry Shepherd
    Christine Tucci
    Christine Tucci
    • Carol Shepherdas Carol Shepherd
    Lee Majors
    Lee Majors
    • Vinceas Vince
    Sean O'Bryan
    Sean O'Bryan
    • Leoas Leo
    Amy Hill
    Amy Hill
    • Joscelyn Davisas Joscelyn Davis
    John Cho
    John Cho
    • Dustin 'Dusty' Wongas Dustin 'Dusty' Wong
    Matthew Frauman
    Matthew Frauman
    • Lester Golubas Lester Golub
    Don Yesso
    Don Yesso
    • Rocco Maloneas Rocco Malone
    Rebecca Corry
    Rebecca Corry
    • Astrid Barkeras Astrid Barker
    Sparkle
    • Grandma Pearlas Grandma Pearl
    Taran Killam
    Taran Killam
    • Bret Callawayas Bret Callaway
    • Director
      • Shawn Levy
    • Writers
      • Dan Schneider(story) (screenplay)
      • Brian Robbins(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lindsay Lohan, who was fourteen years old at the time of production, was originally signed on to play Kaylee. She dropped out shortly before filming began, deciding to take a temporary hiatus from acting for a year. She was replaced with Amanda Bynes.
    • Goofs
      When Marty swims in the dyed pool, all of his skin turns blue yet his bathing suit remains its original color.
    • Quotes

      Frank Jackson: [Frank has busted Kaylee and Jason] I got some R-rated dialogue, but I'm gonna keep it PG. I'm gonna keep it PG!

    • Crazy credits
      The film ends with Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) as a clown
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains a few deleted and extended scenes, including an extended scene of when they are filming the chicken movie, an extended scene at Marty's party, a deleted scene at the end were a big crate falls on Marty's car, and an additional scene that is part of the takedown sequence where the gatekeeper won't let Marty into the studio.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Hour: Episode #7.58 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Come On Come On
      Written by Greg Camp, Steve Harwell (as Steven Harwell)

      Performed by Smash Mouth

      Courtesy of Interscope Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews119

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A Harmless Fun Little Movie
    Jason Shepherd(Frankie Muniz) is known for always lying to keep himself out of trouble. When he doesn't complete his big english assignment, his teacher says that he has three hours to complete it or he will fail and go to summer school. Jason has a great imagination and he writes a story that's tilted "Big Fat Liar". On the way to hand in his assignment, he gets a ride from a famous hollywood producer Marty Wolf(Paul Giamatti) but unfortunately he forgets his english assignment. in the car, fails and has to go to summer school. He tries to convince his parent and teacher what really happened to his assignment but nobody believes him. A few months after, there is a big blockbuster hit coming out tilted "Big Fat Liar" that's supposedly been written and produced by Marty Wolf. Jason notices that the movie is based on his english paper and that Marty Wolf has stolen his story. Now along with his cute friend Kaylee(Amanda Bynes) Jason will travel to Los Angeles and try to convince everybody what a big fat liar Marty Wolf is. I thought this was a harmless fun little movie. It's nothing special but it has a couple of jokes and it's pretty entertaining. It's more for the younger audience but I still found it to be somewhat enjoyable. I would give Big Fat Liar 6/10
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    • Darkest_Rose
    • May 2, 2003

    FAQ1

    • Chapter Headings, an unofficial version, v1.00:

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • France
    • Official site
      • Universal Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lost and Found
    • Filming locations
      • Denver Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Tollin/Robbins Productions
      • Mediastream Zweite Film GmbH & Co. Productions KG
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,360,547
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,554,015
      • Feb 10, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,970,014
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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