Fake Famous (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2021, Fake Famous is a documentary film directed by Nick Bilton, running about 86 minutes. “An unreal social experiment.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.
Who’s in it. Fake Famous stars Christopher Bailey as Self, Osiris Bashir as Self, Justine Bateman as Self and Shannon Dee as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Fake Famous has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Fake Famous page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fake Famous (2021)?
- In US, Fake Famous is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Fake Famous worth watching?
- Fake Famous holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fake Famous?
- Fake Famous stars Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee and Dominique Druckman.
- When was Fake Famous released?
- Fake Famous was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.