Liar Liar (1997)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $181,410,615Details
International Box Office $121,300,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $302,710,615
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$31,423,025 (17.3% of total gross)
Legs:5.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:59.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$45,000,000 (worldwide box office is 6.7 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,845 opening theaters/2,909 max. theaters, 12.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $426,058,037

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 21st, 1997 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: October 19th, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sex related humor and language
Running Time: 87 minutes
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Keywords: Lawyers
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 245 $7,467,311 May 23, 1997 66
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 24 $25,377,435 Mar 28, 1997 10
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 7 $62,476,039 Mar 28, 1997 10
Biggest Domestic March Weekend 76 $31,423,025 Mar 21, 1997 3
Top Comedy Weekend Domestic 73 $31,423,025 Mar 21, 1997 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 21, 1997 1 $31,423,025   2,845 $11,045   $31,423,025 1
Mar 28, 1997 1 $25,377,435 -19% 2,853 $8,895   $70,954,360 2
Apr 4, 1997 1 $18,275,295 -28% 2,878 $6,350   $100,686,180 3
Apr 11, 1997 2 $14,486,385 -21% 2,880 $5,030   $120,015,240 4
Apr 18, 1997 2 $10,137,865 -30% 2,909 $3,485   $133,540,325 5
Apr 25, 1997 4 $7,186,130 -29% 2,863 $2,510   $143,839,650 6
May 2, 1997 4 $5,858,255 -18% 2,675 $2,190   $151,487,405 7
May 9, 1997 6 $3,618,295 -38% 2,312 $1,565   $156,452,370 8
May 16, 1997 6 $3,202,550 -11% 2,100 $1,525   $160,615,430 9
May 23, 1997 7 $3,033,180 -5% 1,644 $1,845   $164,595,195 10
May 30, 1997 8 $1,617,040 -47% 1,320 $1,225   $166,711,300 11
Jun 6, 1997 10 $1,190,265 -26% 1,035 $1,150   $168,507,740 12
Jun 13, 1997 11 $1,007,275 -15% 937 $1,075   $170,045,320 13
Jun 20, 1997 12 $648,885 -36% 717 $905   $171,276,540 14
Jun 27, 1997 8 $1,303,400 +101% 980 $1,330   $172,929,215 15
Jul 4, 1997 11 $1,002,605 -23% 839 $1,195   $174,806,235 16
Jul 11, 1997 13 $803,580 -20% 708 $1,135   $176,255,885 17
Jul 18, 1997 16 $606,970 -24% 595 $1,020   $177,361,145 18
Jul 25, 1997 16 $517,650 -15% 493 $1,050   $178,288,465 19
Aug 1, 1997 21 $380,980 -26% 443 $860   $178,958,005 20
Aug 8, 1997 24 $294,455 -23% 329 $895   $179,488,555 21
Aug 15, 1997 26 $258,515 -12% 275 $940   $179,933,535 22
Aug 22, 1997 34 $176,540 -32% 214 $825   $180,252,765 23
Aug 29, 1997 36 $228,690 +30% 189 $1,210   $180,551,970 24
Sep 5, 1997 34 $122,320 -47% 176 $695   $180,707,295 25
Sep 12, 1997 34 $126,195 +3% 179 $705   $180,876,435 26
Sep 19, 1997 35 $125,160 -1% 168 $745   $181,038,925 27
Sep 26, 1997 31 $126,290 +1% 146 $865   $181,199,095 28
Oct 3, 1997 35 $87,910 -30% 118 $745   $181,317,320 29
Oct 10, 1997 42 $55,695 -37% 96 $580   $181,395,380 30

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 21, 1997 1 $45,576,925   2,845 $16,020   $45,576,925 1
Mar 28, 1997 1 $36,833,960 -19% 2,853 $12,911   $82,410,885 2
Apr 4, 1997 1 $23,117,970 -37% 2,878 $8,033   $105,528,855 3
Apr 11, 1997 2 $17,873,605 -23% 2,880 $6,206   $123,402,460 4
Apr 18, 1997 2 $13,251,060 -26% 2,909 $4,555   $136,653,520 5
Apr 25, 1997 3 $8,975,630 -32% 2,863 $3,135   $145,629,150 6
May 2, 1997 4 $7,204,925 -20% 2,675 $2,693   $152,834,075 7
May 9, 1997 6 $4,578,805 -36% 2,312 $1,980   $157,412,880 8
May 16, 1997 6 $4,149,135 -9% 2,100 $1,976   $161,562,015 9
May 23, 1997 7 $3,532,245 -15% 1,644 $2,149   $165,094,260 10
May 30, 1997 8 $2,223,215 -37% 1,320 $1,684   $167,317,475 11
Jun 6, 1997 10 $1,720,570 -23% 1,035 $1,662   $169,038,045 12
Jun 13, 1997 10 $1,589,610 -8% 937 $1,696   $170,627,655 13
Jun 20, 1997 12 $998,160 -37% 717 $1,392   $171,625,815 14
Jun 27, 1997 8 $2,177,815 +118% 980 $2,222   $173,803,630 15
Jul 4, 1997 11 $1,648,675 -24% 839 $1,965   $175,452,305 16
Jul 11, 1997 13 $1,301,870 -21% 708 $1,839   $176,754,175 17
Jul 18, 1997 16 $1,016,640 -22% 595 $1,709   $177,770,815 18
Jul 25, 1997 16 $806,210 -21% 493 $1,635   $178,577,025 19
Aug 1, 1997 21 $617,075 -23% 443 $1,393   $179,194,100 20
Aug 8, 1997 24 $480,920 -22% 329 $1,462   $179,675,020 21
Aug 15, 1997 24 $401,205 -17% 275 $1,459   $180,076,225 22
Aug 22, 1997 33 $247,055 -38% 214 $1,154   $180,323,280 23
Aug 29, 1997 36 $261,695 +6% 189 $1,385   $180,584,975 24
Sep 5, 1997 34 $165,265 -37% 176 $939   $180,750,240 25
Sep 12, 1997 35 $163,525 -1% 179 $914   $180,913,765 26
Sep 19, 1997 35 $159,040 -3% 168 $947   $181,072,805 27
Sep 26, 1997 32 $156,605 -2% 146 $1,073   $181,229,410 28
Oct 3, 1997 36 $110,275 -30% 118 $935   $181,339,685 29

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Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Leading Cast

Jim Carrey Fletcher Reede

Supporting Cast

Maura Tierney Audrey Reede
Jennifer Tilly Samantha Cole
Swoosie Kurtz Dana Appleton
Amanda Donohoe Miranda
Cary Elwes Jerry
Jason Bernard Judge Marshall Stevens
Ryan Mitchell Mr. Allen
Anne Haney Greta
Justin Cooper Max Reede
Chip Mayer Kenneth Falk
Randall ‘Tex’ Cobb Skull
Eric Pierpoint Richard Cole
Cheri Oteri Jane
S.W. Fisher Pete
Ben Lemon Randy
Jarrad Paul Zit Boy
Marianne Muellerleile Ms. Berry
Krista Allen Lady in Elevator
Stephen James Carver Police Officer
Don Keefer Beggar at Courthouse
Paul Roache Beggar at Office
Randy Oglesby Detective Bryson
Charlie Dell Restroom Man
Jim Jansen Pilot
Terry Rhoads Co-Pilot
Michael Leopard Tow Yard Employee
Charles Walker Skycap
Ed Trotta Mechanic
Ernest Perry, Jr. Bailiff
Skip O'Brien Court Guard
Tony Carreiro Cop
Amanda Carlin Publicist
Matthew Michael Goodall Cole Child
Samantha Heyman Cole Child
Anthony Lee Fred
Eric Sharp Sharpo the Clown
Christine Avila Lupe
Hope Allen Playground Teacher
Carrie Armstrong Stenographer
Craig Barnett Deputy
Brandi Burkett Flight Attendant
Charles Emmett Macho Attorney
Steven M. Gagnon Jail Guard
Moon Jones Jail Guard
Rick Hill Jail Guard
Mike Grief Driver
Matthew Arkin Colleague
Kelly Anne Conroy Passenger on Plane
Richard Jones Passenger on Plane
Dennis Napolitano Piano Player
Michael Adler Conference Room Attorney
Colleen Fitzpatrick Conference Room Attorney
Joe Barnaba Conference Room Attorney
David Fresco Conference Room Attorney
Ben Brown Conference Room Attorney
Sue Goodman Conference Room Attorney
Mark Chaet Conference Room Attorney
Michael Kostroff Conference Room Attorney
Catherine Evans Conference Room Attorney
Howard S. Miller Conference Room Attorney
Edward Amuwa Child at Party and School
Patrick Lawrence McTavish Child at Party and School
Ashley Monique Clark Child at Party and School
Sara Paxton Child at Party and School
Derrick Friedman Child at Party and School
Ashley Rumph Child at Party and School
David Kikuta Child at Party and School
Jacob Stein Child at Party and School
Oliver Kindred Child at Party and School
Mercedes Vallamil Child at Party and School

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tom Shadyac Director
Paul Guay Screenwriter
Stephen Mazur Screenwriter
Brian Grazer Producer
Michael Bostick Executive Producer
James D. Brubaker Executive Producer
Linda Descenna Production Designer
Don Zimmerman Editor
John Debney Composer
James Newton Howard Composer
Russell Boyd Director of Photography
Mickey Gilbert Second Unit Director
James D. Brubaker Unit Production Manager
Richard A. Toyon Art Director
Ric McElvin Set Decorator
James D. Brubaker Second Unit Camera
Jon Farhat Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Stadd Visual Effects Producer
Burt Dalton Special Effects Coordinator
Judy Ruskin Costume Designer
Elaine Maser Costume Supervisor
Paul Hamblin Sound Mixer
Jose Antonio Garcia Sound Mixer
Paul Massey Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
Michael Hilkene Supervising Sound Editor
Gaston Biraben Dialogue Editor
Brian Risner Dialogue Editor
John O. Wilde Dialogue Editor
J. J. George Music Editor
Mark Ryan Music Editor
Nena Smarz* Make up
Cammy Langer Hairstylist
Jeff Carson Music Supervisor
Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting Director
Ron Surma Casting Director
Mickey Gilbert Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$31,423,025 (17.3% of total gross)
Legs:5.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:59.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$45,000,000 (worldwide box office is 6.7 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,845 opening theaters/2,909 max. theaters, 12.3 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $426,058,037

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 21st, 1997 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: October 19th, 1999 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sex related humor and language
Running Time: 87 minutes
Comparisons: vs. En kongelig affære
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Keywords: Lawyers
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 245 $7,467,311 May 23, 1997 66
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) 24 $25,377,435 Mar 28, 1997 10
Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 7 $62,476,039 Mar 28, 1997 10
Biggest Domestic March Weekend 76 $31,423,025 Mar 21, 1997 3
Top Comedy Weekend Domestic 73 $31,423,025 Mar 21, 1997 3

Leading Cast

Jim Carrey Fletcher Reede

Supporting Cast

Maura Tierney Audrey Reede
Jennifer Tilly Samantha Cole
Swoosie Kurtz Dana Appleton
Amanda Donohoe Miranda
Cary Elwes Jerry
Jason Bernard Judge Marshall Stevens
Ryan Mitchell Mr. Allen
Anne Haney Greta
Justin Cooper Max Reede
Chip Mayer Kenneth Falk
Randall ‘Tex’ Cobb Skull
Eric Pierpoint Richard Cole
Cheri Oteri Jane
S.W. Fisher Pete
Ben Lemon Randy
Jarrad Paul Zit Boy
Marianne Muellerleile Ms. Berry
Krista Allen Lady in Elevator
Stephen James Carver Police Officer
Don Keefer Beggar at Courthouse
Paul Roache Beggar at Office
Randy Oglesby Detective Bryson
Charlie Dell Restroom Man
Jim Jansen Pilot
Terry Rhoads Co-Pilot
Michael Leopard Tow Yard Employee
Charles Walker Skycap
Ed Trotta Mechanic
Ernest Perry, Jr. Bailiff
Skip O'Brien Court Guard
Tony Carreiro Cop
Amanda Carlin Publicist
Matthew Michael Goodall Cole Child
Samantha Heyman Cole Child
Anthony Lee Fred
Eric Sharp Sharpo the Clown
Christine Avila Lupe
Hope Allen Playground Teacher
Carrie Armstrong Stenographer
Craig Barnett Deputy
Brandi Burkett Flight Attendant
Charles Emmett Macho Attorney
Steven M. Gagnon Jail Guard
Moon Jones Jail Guard
Rick Hill Jail Guard
Mike Grief Driver
Matthew Arkin Colleague
Kelly Anne Conroy Passenger on Plane
Richard Jones Passenger on Plane
Dennis Napolitano Piano Player
Michael Adler Conference Room Attorney
Colleen Fitzpatrick Conference Room Attorney
Joe Barnaba Conference Room Attorney
David Fresco Conference Room Attorney
Ben Brown Conference Room Attorney
Sue Goodman Conference Room Attorney
Mark Chaet Conference Room Attorney
Michael Kostroff Conference Room Attorney
Catherine Evans Conference Room Attorney
Howard S. Miller Conference Room Attorney
Edward Amuwa Child at Party and School
Patrick Lawrence McTavish Child at Party and School
Ashley Monique Clark Child at Party and School
Sara Paxton Child at Party and School
Derrick Friedman Child at Party and School
Ashley Rumph Child at Party and School
David Kikuta Child at Party and School
Jacob Stein Child at Party and School
Oliver Kindred Child at Party and School
Mercedes Vallamil Child at Party and School

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tom Shadyac Director
Paul Guay Screenwriter
Stephen Mazur Screenwriter
Brian Grazer Producer
Michael Bostick Executive Producer
James D. Brubaker Executive Producer
Linda Descenna Production Designer
Don Zimmerman Editor
John Debney Composer
James Newton Howard Composer
Russell Boyd Director of Photography
Mickey Gilbert Second Unit Director
James D. Brubaker Unit Production Manager
Richard A. Toyon Art Director
Ric McElvin Set Decorator
James D. Brubaker Second Unit Camera
Jon Farhat Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Stadd Visual Effects Producer
Burt Dalton Special Effects Coordinator
Judy Ruskin Costume Designer
Elaine Maser Costume Supervisor
Paul Hamblin Sound Mixer
Jose Antonio Garcia Sound Mixer
Paul Massey Re-recording Mixer
D.M. Hemphill Re-recording Mixer
Michael Hilkene Supervising Sound Editor
Gaston Biraben Dialogue Editor
Brian Risner Dialogue Editor
John O. Wilde Dialogue Editor
J. J. George Music Editor
Mark Ryan Music Editor
Nena Smarz* Make up
Cammy Langer Hairstylist
Jeff Carson Music Supervisor
Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting Director
Ron Surma Casting Director
Mickey Gilbert Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 21, 1997 1 $31,423,025   2,845 $11,045   $31,423,025 1
Mar 28, 1997 1 $25,377,435 -19% 2,853 $8,895   $70,954,360 2
Apr 4, 1997 1 $18,275,295 -28% 2,878 $6,350   $100,686,180 3
Apr 11, 1997 2 $14,486,385 -21% 2,880 $5,030   $120,015,240 4
Apr 18, 1997 2 $10,137,865 -30% 2,909 $3,485   $133,540,325 5
Apr 25, 1997 4 $7,186,130 -29% 2,863 $2,510   $143,839,650 6
May 2, 1997 4 $5,858,255 -18% 2,675 $2,190   $151,487,405 7
May 9, 1997 6 $3,618,295 -38% 2,312 $1,565   $156,452,370 8
May 16, 1997 6 $3,202,550 -11% 2,100 $1,525   $160,615,430 9
May 23, 1997 7 $3,033,180 -5% 1,644 $1,845   $164,595,195 10
May 30, 1997 8 $1,617,040 -47% 1,320 $1,225   $166,711,300 11
Jun 6, 1997 10 $1,190,265 -26% 1,035 $1,150   $168,507,740 12
Jun 13, 1997 11 $1,007,275 -15% 937 $1,075   $170,045,320 13
Jun 20, 1997 12 $648,885 -36% 717 $905   $171,276,540 14
Jun 27, 1997 8 $1,303,400 +101% 980 $1,330   $172,929,215 15
Jul 4, 1997 11 $1,002,605 -23% 839 $1,195   $174,806,235 16
Jul 11, 1997 13 $803,580 -20% 708 $1,135   $176,255,885 17
Jul 18, 1997 16 $606,970 -24% 595 $1,020   $177,361,145 18
Jul 25, 1997 16 $517,650 -15% 493 $1,050   $178,288,465 19
Aug 1, 1997 21 $380,980 -26% 443 $860   $178,958,005 20
Aug 8, 1997 24 $294,455 -23% 329 $895   $179,488,555 21
Aug 15, 1997 26 $258,515 -12% 275 $940   $179,933,535 22
Aug 22, 1997 34 $176,540 -32% 214 $825   $180,252,765 23
Aug 29, 1997 36 $228,690 +30% 189 $1,210   $180,551,970 24
Sep 5, 1997 34 $122,320 -47% 176 $695   $180,707,295 25
Sep 12, 1997 34 $126,195 +3% 179 $705   $180,876,435 26
Sep 19, 1997 35 $125,160 -1% 168 $745   $181,038,925 27
Sep 26, 1997 31 $126,290 +1% 146 $865   $181,199,095 28
Oct 3, 1997 35 $87,910 -30% 118 $745   $181,317,320 29
Oct 10, 1997 42 $55,695 -37% 96 $580   $181,395,380 30

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 21, 1997 1 $45,576,925   2,845 $16,020   $45,576,925 1
Mar 28, 1997 1 $36,833,960 -19% 2,853 $12,911   $82,410,885 2
Apr 4, 1997 1 $23,117,970 -37% 2,878 $8,033   $105,528,855 3
Apr 11, 1997 2 $17,873,605 -23% 2,880 $6,206   $123,402,460 4
Apr 18, 1997 2 $13,251,060 -26% 2,909 $4,555   $136,653,520 5
Apr 25, 1997 3 $8,975,630 -32% 2,863 $3,135   $145,629,150 6
May 2, 1997 4 $7,204,925 -20% 2,675 $2,693   $152,834,075 7
May 9, 1997 6 $4,578,805 -36% 2,312 $1,980   $157,412,880 8
May 16, 1997 6 $4,149,135 -9% 2,100 $1,976   $161,562,015 9
May 23, 1997 7 $3,532,245 -15% 1,644 $2,149   $165,094,260 10
May 30, 1997 8 $2,223,215 -37% 1,320 $1,684   $167,317,475 11
Jun 6, 1997 10 $1,720,570 -23% 1,035 $1,662   $169,038,045 12
Jun 13, 1997 10 $1,589,610 -8% 937 $1,696   $170,627,655 13
Jun 20, 1997 12 $998,160 -37% 717 $1,392   $171,625,815 14
Jun 27, 1997 8 $2,177,815 +118% 980 $2,222   $173,803,630 15
Jul 4, 1997 11 $1,648,675 -24% 839 $1,965   $175,452,305 16
Jul 11, 1997 13 $1,301,870 -21% 708 $1,839   $176,754,175 17
Jul 18, 1997 16 $1,016,640 -22% 595 $1,709   $177,770,815 18
Jul 25, 1997 16 $806,210 -21% 493 $1,635   $178,577,025 19
Aug 1, 1997 21 $617,075 -23% 443 $1,393   $179,194,100 20
Aug 8, 1997 24 $480,920 -22% 329 $1,462   $179,675,020 21
Aug 15, 1997 24 $401,205 -17% 275 $1,459   $180,076,225 22
Aug 22, 1997 33 $247,055 -38% 214 $1,154   $180,323,280 23
Aug 29, 1997 36 $261,695 +6% 189 $1,385   $180,584,975 24
Sep 5, 1997 34 $165,265 -37% 176 $939   $180,750,240 25
Sep 12, 1997 35 $163,525 -1% 179 $914   $180,913,765 26
Sep 19, 1997 35 $159,040 -3% 168 $947   $181,072,805 27
Sep 26, 1997 32 $156,605 -2% 146 $1,073   $181,229,410 28
Oct 3, 1997 36 $110,275 -30% 118 $935   $181,339,685 29

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records