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The Liar

6.2198153mMovieComedyDrama

Talkative, hyperactive young drifter Ville Alfa goes around Helsinki, basically trying to borrow money from friends and strangers by means of an incessant delivery of quirky and snappy quasi-intellectual lines and fabricated excuses.

DirectorMika Kaurismäki
WritersAki Kaurismäki·Pauli Pentti
ProducerMika Kaurismäki

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Liar isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mika Kaurismäki

AKAki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Ville Alfa
PHPirkko Hämäläinen
Pirkko Hämäläinen
Tuula
JHJuuso Hirvikangas
Juuso Hirvikangas
Juuso
MPMatti Pellonpää
Matti Pellonpää
Fan of Chandler
LL
Lars Lindberg
Harri
MM
Mikko Mattila
Fan of Hemingway
EVEija Vilpas
Eija Vilpas
Woman at Bar Counter
MPMarkku Peltola
Markku Peltola
Ball thrower in Mermaid Hall
MKMikko Kivinen
Mikko Kivinen
Sturdy Ball Thrower in Mermaid Hall
JL
Juice Leskinen
Himself
ES
Esa Sirkkunen
Olli
JJ
Jukka Järvelä
Man at Bar Counter

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The Liar — streaming FAQ

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Is The Liar on Netflix?

No, The Liar is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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