The Hoax
2006, English. Directed by Lasse Hallström.
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 248 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hoax
The Hoax isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- Richard GereClifford Irving
- Alfred MolinaDick Suskind
- Marcia Gay HardenEdith Irving
- Hope DavisAndrea Tate
- Julie DelpyNina Van Pallandt
- Stanley TucciShelton Fisher
- David Aaron BakerBrad Silber
- Mamie GummerDana
- Željko IvanekRalph Graves
- Eli WallachNoah Dietrich
- Myk WatfordSergent Daniels
- John Bedford LloydFrank Mccullough
Details
- Released
- 14 October 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Wheeler
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $12M
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The Hoax: quick answers
Is The Hoax worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 248 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hoax?
The Hoax runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Hoax have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hoax. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hoax parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hoax is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hoax on?
The Hoax isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hoax?
If you liked The Hoax, try Don't Think Twice, SubUrbia, Hooking Up.
Who directed The Hoax?
The Hoax (2006) was directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden.