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Where to Watch F for Fake(1973)

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7.7IMDb
88%Rotten Tomatoes
87Metascore
Documentary1h 29m

Looking for where to watch F for Fake? You can currently find F for Fake online through Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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F for Fake (1973), directed by Orson Welles, is a documentary documentary and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 88% on Rotten Tomatoes from 362 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1973, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s documentary, and remains widely watched decades later.

The film stars Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, and Elmyr de Hory. At 89 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.

If you're looking to watch F for Fake online, the best option is Max for subscribers, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Deliver Us from Evil and Now You See Me 2, both of which are available to stream right now.

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  • No — F for Fake isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
  • F for Fake is available to stream on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel in the US.
  • No — F for Fake isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
  • No — F for Fake isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.
  • F for Fake runs 1h 29m (89 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 87/100.

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