The Good Liar

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The Good Liar

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2019,

1h 49m,

Mystery & Thriller/

Crime/

Drama

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Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dried swindle into a treacherous tightrope walk of his life.

Critics Consensus

The Good Liar is less than the sum of its prestigious parts, but Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren keep the proceedings consistently watchable.

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David Stratton

The Australian

Dec 9, 2019

3.5/5

With actors like these in top form there's never a dull moment, even when the film delves into flashbacks set in the distant past.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Nov 27, 2019

3.5/5

It's an enthralling exercise but a peculiarly cerebral one -- a psychological thriller without the thrills.

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

Nov 25, 2019

The Good Liar shifts our character sympathies so fully that you'll relish the comeuppance on display, but the script telegraphs the emotional impact of this twist.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Jul 12, 2024

3/5

…The Good Liar aims to keep us guessing, and just about makes it to the conclusion without any let-up in tension…a smart, well performed drama with a couple of vintage performances from the most respected of actors...

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Britany Murphy

The Reel Roundup

Feb 26, 2022

3/5

Although some moments aren't for the faint of heart, The Good Liar is certainly worthy of a watch.

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Bianca Garner

Next Best Picture

May 5, 2021

5/10

Overall, The Good Liar is a good way to pass the time on a rainy afternoon in the fall but not a film you should rush out to see.

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Synopsis

Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dried swindle into a treacherous tightrope walk of his life.

Director: Bill Condon
Producer: Greg Yolen, Bill Condon
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Hatcher
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Creative Wealth Media Finance, BRON Studios
Rating: R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 15, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.1M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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