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Big Fat Liar

Big Fat Liar

Two friends are about to cut one Hollywood big shot down to size.

20025.91h 28m

Overview

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!

Directed by Shawn Levy
Written by Dan Schneider, Brian Robbins
Produced by Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $53.0M

Top Cast

Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz

Jason Shepherd

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Marty Wolf

Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes

Kaylee

Amanda Detmer

Amanda Detmer

Monty Kirkham

Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh

Mrs. Caldwell

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Marcus Duncan

Michael Bryan French

Michael Bryan French

Harry Shepherd

Christine Tucci

Christine Tucci

Carol Shepherd

Lee Majors

Lee Majors

Vince

Donald Faison

Donald Faison

Frank Jackson

Themes & Keywords

right and justicescreenplaymovie businessliarrevengeprankteen moviehollywoodintellectual property

About Big Fat Liar

Big Fat Liar is a family, comedy, adventure film released in 2002 exploring themes of right and justice, screenplay, movie business, liar, revenge, prank. Directed by Shawn Levy, it stars Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Bynes. 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!

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