First THE GOOD LIAR Trailer Check out the first THE GOOD LIAR trailer! The film, directed by Bill Condon (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, The Fifth Estate), stars Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Russell Tovey, and Jim Carter. THE GOOD LIAR will be released in theaters on November 15. Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.