Fake Famous (2021)
Fake Famous (2021), directed by Nick Bilton, starring Christopher Bailey and Osiris Bashir.
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An unreal social experiment.
Synopsis
Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.
- Barney BroomfieldCinematography
- Nick BiltonDirector, Producer, Writer
- Tom MaroneyEditing
- Annabelle DunneProducer
About the film
Fake Famous is a 2021 documentary film directed by Nick Bilton. It is a social experiment involving three non-famous people who attempt to become social media influencers by "faking" fame. They use tactics such as buying followers and faking a luxurious lifestyle. The documentary follows their progress and discusses issues related to social media.
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Fake Famous is a 2021 documentary film directed by Nick Bilton. It is a social experiment involving three non-famous people who attempt to become social media influencers by "faking" fame. They use tactics such as buying followers and faking a luxurious lifestyle. The documentary follows their progress and discusses issues related to social media.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, the film received a score of 73% based on 15 reviews. Journalists described the documentary as a social experiment, interesting, and condescending.
See also
Eighth Grade, a 2018 film with a similar theme.
Ingrid Goes West, a 2017 film with a similar theme.
Internet Famous, a 2016 mockumentary film with a similar theme.
Not Okay, a 2022 film with a similar theme.
References
External links
Official website
Fake Famous at IMDb
Fake Famous at Rotten Tomatoes
Text from Fake Famous on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fake_Famous
Trivia
- It premiered on February 2, 2021, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h26 — a typical feature length.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on HBO Max.
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosHBO Documentary Films
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Where to watch
Cast
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Christopher Bailey
Self - Osiris Bashir Self
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Justine Bateman
Self -
Shannon Dee
Self - Dominique Druckman Self
- Liz Eswein Self
- Sarah Frier Self
- Wylie Heiner Self
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Taylor Lorenz
Self - Carla Emilian Olivas Self
- Alyssa Reeder Self
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Baratunde Thurston
Self
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Crew
- Barney Broomfield Cinematography
- Nick Bilton Director
- Tom Maroney Editing
- Annabelle Dunne Producer
- Mary Recine Producer
- Nick Bilton Producer
- Michael Abels Original music
- Nick Bilton Writer
Questions about this film
What is Fake Famous about?
Fake Famous: Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social …
Who directed Fake Famous?
Fake Famous was directed by Nick Bilton in 2021.
Who stars in Fake Famous?
The cast of Fake Famous includes Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee and Dominique Druckman.
How long is Fake Famous?
Fake Famous runs for 86 minutes, or 1h26.
Where can I watch Fake Famous?
Fake Famous is available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
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