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The Great Hip Hop Hoax

2013·Movie
1h 32min
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes88%70%
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes88%70%

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The Great Hip Hop Hoax fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Get rich or try lying.

GET RICH OR TRY LYING Foul-mouthed Californian hip hop duo Silibil n' Brains were going to be massive. But no-one knew the pair were really amiable Scotsmen, with fake American accents and made up identities. This documentary tells the audacious tale of how two lads from Dundee duped the record industry and nearly destroyed themselves. When their promising Scottish rap act was branded 'the rapping Proclaimers' by a scornful record industry, friends Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain reinvented themselves as Los Angeles homeboys. The lie was their golden ticket to a record deal and a dream celebrity life. A stranger-than-fiction true account of fractured friendship, the pressure of living with lies and the legacy of faking everything in the desperate pursuit of fame. Truth, lies and the legacy of faking everything in the desperate pursuit of fame.
Music Industry ExposéIdentity FraudHumorous & CringeyDocumentary ThrillerCultural AppropriationScottish Hip-HopNarrative DeceptionUnderdog StoryUnbelievable True Story

Crew

Directed by:
Jeanie Finlay
Written by:
Jeanie Finlay
Produced by:
Jeanie Finlay, Jonny Persey, Stewart Le Marechal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Great Hip Hop Hoax legally?

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The Great Hip Hop Hoax is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE, True Story, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Hip Hop Hoax worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Hip Hop Hoax rated?

Strong languageDrug use

Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Great Hip Hop Hoax?

1 h 32 min

The Great Hip Hop Hoax runs 1 h 32 min.

Is The Great Hip Hop Hoax based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Hip Hop Hoax?

Critics88
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate The Great Hip Hop Hoax higher (88) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Great Hip Hop Hoax in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Hip Hop Hoax?

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