Hoax (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2019, Hoax is a horror film directed by Matt Allen, running about 96 minutes. “The Truth... Can Kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An investigation into a camping trip gone wrong turns into a fight for survival when a team, including a brilliant primate specialist and led by a ruthless television producer, must come to grips with the possible existence of Bigfoot.
Who’s in it. Hoax stars Adrienne Barbeau as Wilma, Brian Thompson as John Singer, Ben Browder as Rick Paxton and Cheryl Texiera as Dr. Ellen Freese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Hoax has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Hoax page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoax tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoax (2019)?
- In US, Hoax is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Hoax worth watching?
- Hoax holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hoax?
- Hoax stars Adrienne Barbeau, Brian Thompson, Ben Browder, Cheryl Texiera and Hutch Dano.
- When was Hoax released?
- Hoax was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.