The Hoax
“Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”
In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.
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Where is The Hoax streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Cinemas a la Demande, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Hoax
The Hoax is a 2006 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Lasse Hallström. The cast is led by Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Hoax was produced by Yari Film Group, Miramax, and The Mark Gordon Company and made in United States of America. It was released on October 14, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Writers
- William Wheeler
- Release date
- October 14, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Yari Film Group, Miramax, The Mark Gordon Company
The Hoax cast & crew
The Hoax was directed by Lasse Hallström and written by William Wheeler.
The cast features Richard Gere as Clifford Irving, Alfred Molina as Dick Suskind, Marcia Gay Harden as Edith Irving, Hope Davis as Andrea Tate, Julie Delpy as Nina Van Pallandt, and Stanley Tucci as Shelton Fisher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Gary Levinsohn and Mark Gordon.
Is The Hoax worth watching?
The Hoax holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 237 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Hoax is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hoax
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Cast of The Hoax
Richard Gere
Clifford Irving
Alfred Molina
Dick Suskind
Marcia Gay Harden
Edith Irving
Hope Davis
Andrea Tate
Julie Delpy
Nina Van Pallandt
Stanley Tucci
Shelton Fisher
David Aaron Baker
Brad Silber
Mamie Gummer
Dana
Željko Ivanek
Ralph Graves
Eli Wallach
Noah Dietrich
Myk Watford
Sergent Daniels
John Bedford Lloyd
Frank Mccullough
The Hoax — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hoax in United States?
The Hoax is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Hoax on Hoopla?
Yes — The Hoax is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Hoax in?
The Hoax is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hoax?
The Hoax runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Hoax rated?
The Hoax is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 237 ratings.
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