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The Hoax

6.320061h 56mRMovieComedyDrama

In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.

DirectorLasse Hallström
WriterWilliam Wheeler
ProducersLeslie Holleran·Anthony Katagas

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Cast · Directed by Lasse Hallström

RGRichard Gere
Richard Gere
Clifford Irving
AMAlfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Dick Suskind
MHMarcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden
Edith Irving
HDHope Davis
Hope Davis
Andrea Tate
JDJulie Delpy
Julie Delpy
Nina Van Pallandt
STStanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Shelton Fisher
DBDavid Aaron Baker
David Aaron Baker
Brad Silber
MGMamie Gummer
Mamie Gummer
Dana
ŽIŽeljko Ivanek
Željko Ivanek
Ralph Graves
EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Noah Dietrich
MWMyk Watford
Myk Watford
Sergent Daniels
JLJohn Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd
Frank Mccullough

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The Hoax — streaming FAQ

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The Hoax is streaming on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hoax on Netflix?

No, The Hoax is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and YouTube Free.

Is The Hoax on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Hoax for free?

The Hoax is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Hoax based on a true story?

Yes — The Hoax is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).