F for Fake
1973, French. Directed by Orson Welles & François Reichenbach.
A magician is just an actor playing the part of a magician.
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 infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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F for Fake is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1973
- Original title
- Vérités et Mensonges
- Country
- France, Germany, Iran
- Written by
- Orson Welles, François Reichenbach
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F for Fake: quick answers
Is F for Fake worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 387 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is F for Fake?
F for Fake runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does F for Fake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for F for Fake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
F for Fake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
F for Fake is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is F for Fake on?
F for Fake is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like F for Fake?
If you liked F for Fake, try The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Deliver Us from Evil, Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris.
Who directed F for Fake?
F for Fake (1973) was directed by Orson Welles and François Reichenbach and stars Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, Elmyr de Hory.