The Wizard of Lies (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, The Wizard of Lies is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 133 minutes. “Only those you trust can truly betray you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.
Who’s in it. The Wizard of Lies stars Robert De Niro as Bernie Madoff, Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff, Hank Azaria as Frank Dipascali and Kristen Connolly as Stephanie Madoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Wizard of Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel 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 The Wizard of Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard of Lies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wizard of Lies (2017)?
- In US, The Wizard of Lies is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel 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 The Wizard of Lies worth watching?
- The Wizard of Lies holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wizard of Lies?
- The Wizard of Lies stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hank Azaria, Kristen Connolly and Lily Rabe.
- When was The Wizard of Lies released?
- The Wizard of Lies was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.