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F for Fake

7.419731h 29mPGMovieDocumentary

Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was…

DirectorsOrson Welles·François Reichenbach
WritersOrson Welles·François Reichenbach
ProducersDominique Antoine·François Reichenbach

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Cast · Directed by Orson Welles

OWOrson Welles
Orson Welles
Self
OKOja Kodar
Oja Kodar
The Girl
EH
Elmyr de Hory
Self
CIClifford Irving
Clifford Irving
Self
LHLaurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
Self
EI
Edith Irving
Self
DW
David Walsh
Self
PSPaul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Self
RW
Richard Wilson
Self
JCJoseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
Self
HHHoward Hughes
Howard Hughes
Self (archive footage)
RD
Richard Drewett
Self

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F for Fake — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams F for Fake?

F for Fake is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is F for Fake on Netflix?

No, F for Fake is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

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F for Fake isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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F for Fake is available on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.