The Good Liar Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 10, 2022

The Good Liar

Release Date: Friday, November 15, 2019 Theaters

A life-long con man thinks he lands a perfect mark when he meets a wealthy widow, but she has a secretive past that may foil his plans.

Director: Bill Condon

Starring: Ian McKellen • Helen Mirren • Russell Tovey • Jim Carter • Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

R Drama N/A

3.5 / 5.0

75% WILL SEE 25% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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

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Who stars in The Good Liar – Cast List

I
Ian McKellen
... Roy Courtnay

Avengers: Doomsday, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Helen Mirren
Goodbye June, The Thursday Murder Club
R
Russell Tovey
Plainclothes, Love Again
Jim Carter
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Wonka
J
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Masters of the Universe, Those About to Die (series)
M
Mark Lewis Jones
Apostle, Gwen
P
Phil Dunster
Picture This
M
Michael Culkin
L
Laurie Davidson
Cats
H
Hans Taub

Who is making The Good Liar – Crew List

A look at The Good Liar behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bill Condon last helmed Kiss of the Spider Woman and Beauty and the Beast. The film's writer Jeffrey Hatcher last penned Mr. Holmes and The Duchess.

Director: Bill Condon
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Hatcher
Producers: Bill Condon
Greg Yolen

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Bron Studios
New Line Cinema

Production – What we know about the The Good Liar

Key Facts

Based on the widely acclaimed book by Nicholas Searle.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2018

Post-Production

Changed The Good Liar movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2018

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography began late April 2018 on location in London.

Mar 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. New Line has picked up the rights to the Nicholas Searle novel.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some strong violence, and for language and brief nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Good Liar Trailers and Clips

The Good Liar

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The Good Liar Release Date: When was the film released?

The Good Liar was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 15 , 2019. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Ford v Ferrari, The Report and Charlie's Angels.