Q 01/05

Who directed Liar Liar?

A) Ivan Reitman

B) Tom Shadyac

C) Chuck Russell

D) Peter Farrelly

Answer · why

B) Tom Shadyac

Shadyac was once the youngest joke-writer on Bob Hope's staff before he moved into film comedy.

Q 02/05

What is Fletcher Reede's profession?

A) Real estate agent

B) Advertising executive

C) Used-car salesman

D) Defense lawyer

Answer · why

D) Defense lawyer

The plot hinges on him being unable to bend the truth in court, which is a problem for a man paid to do exactly that.

Q 03/05

What does Max wish for when he blows out his birthday candles?

A) That his parents will get back together

B) That his father will move to Boston with him

C) That his father will be honest for one day

D) That his father will win his big case

Answer · why

C) That his father will be honest for one day

The wish takes effect immediately and lasts exactly 24 hours, which is what forces the film's real-time scramble.

Q 04/05

Which birthday is Max celebrating when he makes the wish?

A) His 7th

B) His 8th

C) His 10th

D) His 5th

Answer · why

D) His 5th

The film ends a year later at his sixth birthday, where his only wish turns out to be for rollerblades.

Q 05/05

Why does Fletcher miss his son's birthday party?

A) He is stuck in court on a continuance

B) His car has been impounded

C) A senior partner lures him into sex in the office

D) He is on a flight back from Boston

Answer · why

C) A senior partner lures him into sex in the office

The partner, Miranda, later tries to get him fired once she realises he cannot lie.