1973 · movie · PG · 1h 29m
F for Fake
A magician is just an actor playing the part of a magician.
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No. F for Fake (1973) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others.
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How we got to 69.6
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 21 | none |
F for Fake: common questions
Is F for Fake on Netflix?
No. F for Fake (1973) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch F for Fake?
F for Fake (1973) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is F for Fake worth watching?
It scores 69.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is F for Fake?
F for Fake runs 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What is F for Fake rated?
F for Fake is rated PG in the US.
Who is in F for Fake?
F for Fake stars Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, Elmyr de Hory, Clifford Irving.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.