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The Hoax

6.320061h 56m15MovieComedyDrama

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
ProducersGary Levinsohn·Betsy Beers

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 32 other countries

The Hoax isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belize and 28 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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

Which OTT platform streams The Hoax?

The Hoax isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Bolivia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Hoax on Netflix?

No, The Hoax is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is The Hoax on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hoax isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Hoax for free?

The Hoax isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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).