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Fake Famous (2021) runs 1 h 26 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 46 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 26 min — ends 9:26 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Documentary
Released
February 2, 2021
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 46 votes
Director
Nick Bilton
Starring
Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Fake Famous?
Fake Famous is 1 h 26 min long (86 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:26 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Fake Famous rated?
Fake Famous is rated R in the US.
Is Fake Famous a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Fake Famous?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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