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The Wizard of Lies

6.620172h 13mRMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.

DirectorBarry Levinson
WritersSamuel Baum·John Burnham Schwartz
ProducersBerry Welsh·Joseph E. Iberti

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Cast · Directed by Barry Levinson

RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Bernie Madoff
MPMichelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Ruth Madoff
HAHank Azaria
Hank Azaria
Frank Dipascali
KCKristen Connolly
Kristen Connolly
Stephanie Madoff
LRLily Rabe
Lily Rabe
Catherine Hooper
ANAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Mark Madoff
KNKathrine Narducci
Kathrine Narducci
Eleanor Squillari
NDNathan Darrow
Nathan Darrow
Andrew Madoff
SCSteve Coulter
Steve Coulter
Martin London
MGMichael A. Goorjian
Michael A. Goorjian
Dan Horwitz
GCGeoffrey Cantor
Geoffrey Cantor
Ostrow
JBJason Babinsky
Jason Babinsky
Michael Schwartz

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The Wizard of Lies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wizard of Lies?

The Wizard of Lies is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wizard of Lies on Netflix?

No, The Wizard of Lies is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is The Wizard of Lies on Amazon Prime Video?

The Wizard of Lies 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 Wizard of Lies for free?

The Wizard of Lies is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Wizard of Lies based on a true story?

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