An Honest Liar (2014)
Kernel Score: 79% · 234 ratings
Genres: History, Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2014-04-18
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch An Honest Liar
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Brew, Curiosity Stream, Magellan TV, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.
An Honest Liar parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this documentary profiles a magician who exposed psychic frauds and also reveals he deceived his own partner for years.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Justin Weinstein
Cast
- James Randi as Self
- Adam Savage as Self
- Bill Nye as Self
- Uri Geller as Self
- Penn Jillette as Self
- Alice Cooper as Self
- Harry Houdini as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Wiseman as Self
An Honest Liar FAQ
Is An Honest Liar good?
An Honest Liar has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 234 audience ratings.
Where can I watch An Honest Liar?
In the US you can stream An Honest Liar on Prime Video, Fubo, Brew, Curiosity Stream, Magellan TV and CuriosityStream Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew and Google Play.
Is An Honest Liar OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this documentary profiles a magician who exposed psychic frauds and also reveals he deceived his own partner for years.
What movies are like An Honest Liar?
If you liked An Honest Liar, try Supersonic, O.J.: Made in America, Juliet of the Spirits and Ronaldo.