The Real Thing (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, The Real Thing is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Benoît Felici, running about 55 minutes. “Real life in fake cities” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A smaller scale Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées can be found just outside Shanghai; a copy of St. Peter’s in Rome can be found in Yamoussoukro, in the Ivory Coast: a journey over three continents to see the architecture of imitation, the uncanny world of the fake.
Who’s in it. The Real Thing stars Benoît Felici as Self - Narrator (voice), Bianca Bosker as Self - Photographer, Stanislas Skuza as Self - Priest and Jean-Noël Loucou as Self - Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Real Thing sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Real Thing tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Thing (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Real Thing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Real Thing worth watching?
- The Real Thing holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Real Thing?
- The Real Thing stars Benoît Felici, Bianca Bosker, Stanislas Skuza, Jean-Noël Loucou and Anthony Mackay.