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Liar Liar
Missed the recital again? Jim Carrey's lawyer learns the hard way that kids remember who shows up.
Who it's for
Under the slapstick, this is a story about a parent whose career keeps winning over his child.
Feelings it meets
What it is
A 1997 Universal comedy directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Jim Carrey as Fletcher Reede, a Los Angeles lawyer who habitually puts his career ahead of his family and breaks promises to his ex-wife Audrey and young son Max. After Fletcher misses Max's fifth birthday party, Max wishes that his father could not lie for one day, and the wish comes true.
Where to find it
Availability varies by region; check JustWatch for streaming, rental and purchase.
Before you start
Heads up: Strong language and sexual humor.
Age: PG-13 (Common Sense Media: 13+)
He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 184
