The Hoax (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, The Hoax is a comedy and drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 116 minutes. “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.
Who’s in it. The Hoax stars Richard Gere as Clifford Irving, Alfred Molina as Dick Suskind, Marcia Gay Harden as Edith Irving and Hope Davis as Andrea Tate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Hoax has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hoax page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hoax tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hoax (2006)?
- In US, The Hoax is available to 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 Hoax worth watching?
- The Hoax holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hoax?
- The Hoax stars Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden, Hope Davis and Julie Delpy.
- When was The Hoax released?
- The Hoax was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.