Compulsive Liar Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 29, 2025

Compulsive Liar

To Be Announced (TBA)

Starring: Kumail Nanjiani

Screenwriter: Emily V. Gordon • Kumail Nanjiani

N/A Comedy N/A

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Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Amazon MGM Studios has picked up Compulsive Liar by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjian. Kumail Nanjian to star.

November 29, 2025

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Simon, known for habitual lying, faces an intervention from his family and coworkers, which escalates into a dispute as he rejects their claims. The following day, he finds himself in a reality where every lie he has told has become true.

Comedy

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Who stars in Compulsive Liar – Cast List

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Kumail Nanjiani
The Breadwinner, Ella McCay

Who is making Compulsive Liar – Crew List

The film's writer Emily V. Gordon last penned Ball and Chain and Play-Doh.

Director: —
Screenwriters: Emily V. Gordon
Kumail Nanjiani
Producers: Nicolas Atlan
Sidonie Dumas
Emily V. Gordon
Dan Levine
Shawn Levy

Studios: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Company: 21 Laps Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Compulsive Liar

Key Facts

Based on the Canadian film Menteur. 2025-11-29

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2025

Development

Changed Compulsive Liar movie production status. Amazon MGM Studios has picked up Compulsive Liar by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjian. Kumail Nanjian to star.

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Parent Rating: N/A Not available
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Language: English

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Compulsive Liar Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Compulsive Liar is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9704 9,704 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Soulm8te and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

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