Fake Famous(2021)
An unreal social experiment.
Fake Famous Synopsis
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.
Fake Famous (2021) is a documentary film directed by Nick Bilton, released on February 2, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman and Shannon Dee. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Bilton
- Writers:
- Nick Bilton
- Producers:
- Nick Bilton, Annabelle Dunne, Mary Recine
- Cinematographer:
- Barney Broomfield
- Composer:
- Michael Abels
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Fake Famous (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fake Famous before you stream it.
Fake Famous Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Bailey
as Self
- Osiris Bashir
Osiris Bashir
as Self
Justine Bateman
as Self
Shannon Dee
as Self
- Dominique Druckman
Dominique Druckman
as Self
- Liz Eswein
Liz Eswein
as Self
- Sarah Frier
Sarah Frier
as Self
- Wylie Heiner
Wylie Heiner
as Self
Taylor Lorenz
as Self
- Carla Emilian Olivas
Carla Emilian Olivas
as Self
- Alyssa Reeder
Alyssa Reeder
as Self
Baratunde Thurston
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Nick Bilton, written by Nick Bilton, produced by Nick Bilton, Annabelle Dunne and Mary Recine.
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Fake Famous Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 45 ratings.
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Fake Famous – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fake Famous online?
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Fake Famous (2021) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fake Famous?
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The main cast of Fake Famous (2021) includes Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee and Dominique Druckman. The film was directed by Nick Bilton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fake Famous released?
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Fake Famous was released on February 2, 2021 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Fake Famous worth watching?
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Fake Famous (2021) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fake Famous?
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Yes. The official Fake Famous trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.