The Wizard of Lies (2017): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, The Wizard of Lies is a thriller, drama, krimi and fernsehfilm film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 133 minutes. “Only those you trust can truly betray you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York, 2008: Der angesehene Börsenmakler, Fondsmanager und Philanthrop Bernard "Bernie" Madoff (Robert De Niro) wird verhaftet. Er soll mit seinem Investmentfonds den größten Anlagebetrug in der Geschichte der USA begangen haben. Bald wird klar, dass der Finanzjongleur nicht nur unzählige Anleger und Institutionen in den Ruin getrieben hat. Der Skandal zerstört auch Madoffs Frau Ruth (Michelle Pfeiffer) und seine Familie. - Dramatisches Biopic, in dem sich Schauspiel-Legende Robert De Niro in den Mega-Finanzbetrüger Bernie Madoff verwandelt.
Who’s in it. The Wizard of Lies stars Robert De Niro as Bernie Madoff, Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff, Hank Azaria as Frank Dipascali and Kristen Connolly as Stephanie Madoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Wizard of Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wizard of Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard of Lies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Wizard of Lies (2017)?
- In USA, The Wizard of Lies is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wizard of Lies worth watching?
- The Wizard of Lies holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, krimi and fernsehfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wizard of Lies?
- The Wizard of Lies stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hank Azaria, Kristen Connolly and Lily Rabe.
- When was The Wizard of Lies released?
- The Wizard of Lies was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.