Big Fat Liar
A clever teen discovers a Hollywood producer has stolen his school essay into a blockbuster and teams up with his best friend to outwit the slick star‑maker before his own truth is buried forever.
“Two friends are about to cut one Hollywood big shot down to size.”
Synopsis
When one of his class papers is stolen and adapted into a film, a young student, alongside his best friend, devises a hilarious and slapstick revenge against the Hollywood up-and-comer who has taken credit for it.
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A crew of 57+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Stuart H PappeShot by Jonathan BrownScored by Christophe BeckDesigned by Nina Ruscio
Box Office
2002 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.5× its budget
Why 2.5×?
Cinemas keep roughly half of every ticket sold, and a wide release’s marketing often costs about as much again as the film — so a movie needs to gross around 2.5× its production budget just to break even theatrically. It’s a rule of thumb, not the studio’s ledger (home video and streaming come later).
Worldwide gross
$53.0M
US & Canada: $48.4M — 91% of worldwide · International: $4.6M (9%)
Opening weekend: $11.6M — 24% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $13.5M — 28% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,531 theaters
Also known as
- Lügen haben kurze Beinede
- Méchant Menteurfr
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Cast & Crew
57 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Frankie Muniz
as Jason Shepherd
Amanda Bynes
as Kaylee
Paul Giamatti
as Marty Wolf
Amanda Detmer
as Monty Kirkham
Donald Faison
as Frank Jackson
Sandra Oh
as Mrs. Caldwell
Russell Hornsby
as Marcus Duncan
Michael Bryan French
as Harry Shepherd
Christine Tucci
as Carol Shepherd
Lee Majors
as Vince
Sean O Bryan
as Leo
Amy Hill
as Joscelyn Davis
Supporting cast
36John Cho
as Dustin Wong
Matthew Frauman
as Lester Golub
Don Yesso
as Rocco Malone
Rebecca Corry
as Astrid Barker
Sparkle
as Grandma Pearl
Taran Killam
as Bret Callaway
Alexandra Breckenridge
as Janie Shepherd
Ned Brower
as Rudy
John Gatins
as Tow Truck Driver
Andre Rosey Brown
as Security Guard
Steven Shenbaum
as Tram Guide
Jake Miner
as Aaron
Ted Rooney
as Boring Teacher
Marisa Petroro
as Reporter
Randall Newsome
as Photographer
Michelle Griffin
as Shandra Duncan
Mike Smith
as Limo Driver
Andrea Sevilla
as Housekeeper
Pamela Paulshock
as Female Extra
Erik Stabenau
as Stunt Man
Tracey Cherelle Jones
as Penny
Pat O Brien
as Pat O'Brien
Brian Turk
as The Masher
Sandra Lee Gimpel
as Old Lady
Tim Haldeman
as Suburban Dad
Patrick Falls
as Chopper Stunt Man
Timmy Fitzpatrick
as Darren
Corinne Reilly
as Wolf Party Guest
Shawn Levy
as Wolf Party Guest
Dustin Diamond
as Wolf Party Guest
Bart Myer
as Wolf Party Guest
Kenan Thompson
as Party Goer
Kanan Hooker
as Ninja Kid
Houston Hooker
as Ninja Kid
C J Picerni
as Party Kid
Jaleel White
as Jaleel White (uncredited)
Directors
1Writers
2Producers
2Other crew
7Parents Guide
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