Fake (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Fake is a comedy, crime, mystery and animation film directed by Iku Suzuki, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Meet Dee Laytner and his half-Japanese partner, Ryo McLane, a pair of detectives from New York. Not only are these two always chasing down criminals, but Dee can't stop himself from trying to 'chase' Ryo. While on a trip to England, Dee hopes to make his feelings for Ryo known but uninvited guests and a string of murders gets in the way. The pair become involved in the local crime scene when Japanese Americans start turning up dead. Will Ryo be in danger?
Who’s in it. Fake stars Tomokazu Seki as Dee Laytner (voice), Nobuo Tobita as Randy Maclean (voice), Tetsuya Iwanaga as Jemmy J. Adams (voice) and Rica Matsumoto as Bikky (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fake (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fake worth watching?
- Fake holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fake?
- Fake stars Tomokazu Seki, Nobuo Tobita, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Rica Matsumoto and Wakana Yamazaki.
- When was Fake released?
- Fake was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.