Billy Liar (1963)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

What to watch after Billy Liar

• The Go-Between (1971) — Same subject: england
• Darling (1965) — Same feel: cynical, dramatic
• Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) — John Schlesinger directed both
• Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) — John Schlesinger directed both
• Brighton Rock (1948) — Same feel: cynical, dramatic
• Great Expectations (1946) — Finlay Currie appears in both