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Fake Famous

2021Movie1 h 26 minR

68
GoodGoodWatch score

An intriguing, layered documentary movie about pop culture and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for comfort, warmth or scares.

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Story

An unreal social experiment.

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.

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  • Social Media Experiment
  • Fame & Influence
  • Digital Culture
  • Satirical Commentary
  • Cringe Humor
  • Pop Culture Critique
  • Psychological Effects
  • Meta-Narrative

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Directed by
Nick Bilton
Written by
Nick Bilton

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February 2, 2021 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
February 2, 2021
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
111 countries

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Questions about Fake Famous

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Where can I stream Fake Famous?

In the United States, Fake Famous streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Fake Famous worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Can I half-watch Fake Famous?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.

Will Fake Famous make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).