Big Fat Liar (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2002, Big Fat Liar is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Shawn Levy, running about 88 minutes. “Two friends are about to cut one Hollywood big shot down to size.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. Big Fat Liar stars Frankie Muniz as Jason Shepherd, Paul Giamatti as Marty Wolf, Amanda Bynes as Kaylee and Amanda Detmer as Monty Kirkham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Big Fat Liar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Fat Liar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Fat Liar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Fat Liar (2002)?
- In US, Big Fat Liar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Fat Liar worth watching?
- Big Fat Liar holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Fat Liar?
- Big Fat Liar stars Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Bynes, Amanda Detmer and Sandra Oh.
- When was Big Fat Liar released?
- Big Fat Liar was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.