The Good Liar Movie

Plot Outline: 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.

Who's Involved:

Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey, Greg Yolen, Hans Taub, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Laurie Davidson, Phil Dunster, Bill Condon, Jim Carter, Jeffrey Hatcher, Mark Lewis Jones, Michael Culkin, Jack Morrissey

Release Date:

Friday, November 15, 2019 In Theaters (Nationwide)

Age Rating: R   Restricted MPA
for some strong violence, and for language and brief nudity
Runtime: N/A
Language: English

The Good Liar Plot: What's it about?

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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The Good Liar Cast List & Characters

Ian McKellen ... role: Roy Courtnay

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The Good Liar Crew and Production Team

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

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The Good Liar Production and Filming

Key Facts

  1. Based on the widely acclaimed book by Nicholas Searle.

The Good Liar Filming Timeline

  1. — The Good Liar entered Post-Production status.

    Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.

  2. — The film entered Completed status.

    Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.

  3. — The film entered Production status.

    Principal photography began late April 2018 on location in London.

    Finalizing production budget, filming the movie begins.

  4. — The film entered Pre-Production status.

    Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.

  5. — The film entered Development status.

    New Line has picked up the rights to the Nicholas Searle novel.

    Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

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

The Good Liar was released nationwide on . 13 other films are opening on the same date, including Ford v Ferrari, Charlie's Angels and The Report.

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