Movie

Billy Liar

“one guy ... three girls ... one ring!”

★ 6.8(125)19631h 38m

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Good to know

Director: John Schlesinger
Release date: 1963-08-15
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $35,609
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Vic Films Productions

Billy Liar — trailer

About Billy Liar

Billy Liar is a 1963 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by John Schlesinger, starring Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie and Wilfred Pickles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Billy Liar in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.

Cast

Tom Courtenay

William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher

Julie Christie

Liz

Wilfred Pickles

Geoffrey Fisher

Mona Washbourne

Alice Fisher

Ethel Griffies

Grandma Florence

Finlay Currie

Duxbury

Gwendolyn Watts

Rita

Helen Fraser

Barbara

Leonard Rossiter

Emanuel Shadrack

Rodney Bewes

Arthur Crabtree

George Innes

Stamp

Leslie Randall

Danny Boon

Themes & keywords

dreamsnorthern englandbased on novel or booklieyorkshiretrainambrosiabradford

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Billy Liar in Mexico?+

Billy Liar is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Billy Liar on Netflix?+

Billy Liar is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Billy Liar?+

Billy Liar has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Billy Liar?+

Billy Liar stars Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne and Ethel Griffies.

When did Billy Liar come out?+

Billy Liar is a 1963 movie directed by John Schlesinger.

What genre is Billy Liar?+

Billy Liar is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Billy Liar?+

Billy Liar was directed by John Schlesinger.