Is Liar Liar appropriate for children?

# Liar Liar Parental Guide Jim Carrey stars as a dishonest lawyer forced to tell the truth for 24 hours in this PG-13 comedy. While generally family-friendly with mild language and no serious content concerns, Carrey's physical comedy and fast-paced humor work best for children ages 8+. Some courtroom scenes may confuse younger viewers.

What age is Liar Liar suitable for?

Our verdict for Liar Liar is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Liar Liar safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1997

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.

Cast

Jim Carrey

Fletcher Reede

Maura Tierney

Audrey Reede

Justin Cooper

Max Reede

Cary Elwes

Jerry

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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