Fake Famous
Directed by Nick Bilton
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.
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Top cast
Christopher Bailey
Self
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Self
Dominique Druckman
Self
Liz Eswein
Self
Sarah Frier
Self
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fake Famous online?
As of September 20, 2026, Fake Famous is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Fake Famous on Netflix?
No — Fake Famous is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Can I rent or buy Fake Famous online?
Yes. In United States, Fake Famous is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Fake Famous?
As of September 20, 2026, Fake Famous is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
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