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Billy Liar

6.819631h 38mMovieComedyRomanceDrama

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.

DirectorJohn Schlesinger

WritersKeith Waterhouse·Willis Hall

ProducerJoseph Janni

Where to watch

Not available in Canada

Streaming in 9 other countries

Billy Liar isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, France, Guernsey and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Schlesinger

Tom Courtenay

William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher

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Billy Liar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Billy Liar?

Billy Liar isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Australia, Belgium and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Billy Liar on Netflix?

No, Billy Liar is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Billy Liar on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Billy Liar isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Billy Liar for free?

Billy Liar isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Billy Liar?

Billy Liar hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 3, 1963. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.