Billy Liar (1963)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Billy Liar
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Tubi TV | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, BFI Player +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +1 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +1 |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Billy Liar in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Billy Liar about?
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. Billy Liar is a Comedy, Romance, Drama movie, released on 1963-08-15, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Billy Liar worth watching?
TMDB users rate Billy Liar 6.8 out of 10 from 128 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Billy Liar?
In the United States, Billy Liar is free to watch on Kanopy and Tubi TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Schlesinger
Cast
- Tom Courtenay as William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
- Julie Christie as Liz
- Wilfred Pickles as Geoffrey Fisher
- Mona Washbourne as Alice Fisher
- Ethel Griffies as Grandma Florence
- Finlay Currie as Duxbury
- Gwendolyn Watts as Rita
- Helen Fraser as Barbara
- Leonard Rossiter as Emanuel Shadrack
- Rodney Bewes as Arthur Crabtree
- George Innes as Stamp
- Leslie Randall as Danny Boon
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Sources
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