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The Hoax
1972·Movie
·1h 25min·PG·
About
Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!
Two scheming ne'er-do-wells find a lost nuclear weapon in the ocean near Los Angeles. They decide to light-heartedly try and blackmail the city by asking for money from each citizen. This arouses the attention of the local authorities.
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Questions about The Hoax
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Is The Hoax worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 5 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Hoax rated?
PG
It's rated PG in the United States.
How long is The Hoax?
1 h 25 min
The Hoax runs 1 h 25 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Hoax?
Critics70
Audiences70
Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Hoax much the same way.
What language is The Hoax in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does The Hoax use?
The ConThe ConsigliereGiftedly BadOnly Sane ManVery Loosely Based on a True StoryHow We Got HereLovable Rogue
TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for The Hoax, including The Con, The Consigliere, Giftedly Bad.