The Great Pretender (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2018, The Great Pretender is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nathan Silver, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. The lives of a French theater director, her ex-boyfriend, and the two actors playing them intersect dramatically.
Who’s in it. The Great Pretender stars Esther Garrel as Therese, Keith Poulson as Chris, Maëlle Poesy-Guichard as Mona and Linas Phillips as Nick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Great Pretender has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, MUBI and OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Pretender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Pretender tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Pretender (2018)?
- In US, The Great Pretender is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MUBI, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Pretender worth watching?
- The Great Pretender holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Pretender?
- The Great Pretender stars Esther Garrel, Keith Poulson, Maëlle Poesy-Guichard, Linas Phillips and Craig muMs Grant.
- When was The Great Pretender released?
- The Great Pretender was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.