Fake Famous
“An unreal social experiment.”
Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Fake Famous
Fake Famous is a 2021 English-language documentary film directed by Nick Bilton. The cast is led by Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Fake Famous was produced by HBO Documentary Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 2, 2021, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Nick Bilton
- Writers
- Nick Bilton
- Release date
- February 2, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HBO Documentary Films
Fake Famous cast & crew
Fake Famous was directed by Nick Bilton and written by Nick Bilton.
The cast features Christopher Bailey as Self, Osiris Bashir as Self, Justine Bateman as Self, Shannon Dee as Self, Dominique Druckman as Self, and Liz Eswein as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Abels, cinematography is by Barney Broomfield, and it was produced by Annabelle Dunne and Nick Bilton.
Is Fake Famous worth watching?
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Fake Famous is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fake Famous
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Cast of Fake Famous
Christopher Bailey
Self
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Self
Dominique Druckman
Self
Liz Eswein
Self
Sarah Frier
Self
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Self
Fake Famous — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fake Famous in United States?
Fake Famous is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Fake Famous on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Fake Famous is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Fake Famous in?
Fake Famous is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fake Famous?
Fake Famous runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Fake Famous rated?
Fake Famous is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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