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False Pretenses

6.520041h 26mMovieTV MovieThrillerDrama

Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unable to get justice through the official…

DirectorJason Hreno
WriterTom Swale
ProducersStephen Greenberg·Anne Carlucci

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Cast · Directed by Jason Hreno

PWPeta Wilson
Peta Wilson
Dianne / Dee Dee Martin
SB
Stewart Bick
Mitchell Thomson
MNMelanie Nicholls-King
Melanie Nicholls-King
Cerise
CPConrad Pla
Conrad Pla
Nando
FMFrancis X. McCarthy
Francis X. McCarthy
Chasen Boggs
ALAnthony Lemke
Anthony Lemke
Randal Ackers
DGDavid Gow
David Gow
Norm
JMJennifer Morehouse
Jennifer Morehouse
Paige Segal
BWBrian D. Wright
Brian D. Wright
Fred The Manager
MHMiranda Handford
Miranda Handford
Laura
CACas Anvar
Cas Anvar
Nabil
AS
Andreya Sullivan
Donelle

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False Pretenses — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams False Pretenses?

False Pretenses is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is False Pretenses on Netflix?

No, False Pretenses is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is False Pretenses on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — False Pretenses is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch False Pretenses for free?

False Pretenses is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.