F for Fake (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1973, F for Fake is a documentary film directed by Orson Welles, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. F for Fake stars Orson Welles as Self, Elmyr de Hory as Self, Oja Kodar as The Girl and Clifford Irving as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, F for Fake has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch F for Fake page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch F for Fake (1973)?
- In US, F for Fake is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is F for Fake worth watching?
- F for Fake holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in F for Fake?
- F for Fake stars Orson Welles, Elmyr de Hory, Oja Kodar, Clifford Irving and Laurence Harvey.
- When was F for Fake released?
- F for Fake was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.