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DramaBiography18+ (R)20061h 56m
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The Hoax (2006)

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6.7/10
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Drama Biography Rated: 18+ (R)20061h 56m

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.The Hoax featuring Richard Gere and Alfred Molina is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 2 others. It's a biography and drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.7 (17,042 votes).

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The Hoax offers a fascinating glimpse into a real-life media scandal, blending elements of comedy, drama, history, and biography genres to create a unique cinematic experience.

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The movie's plot is intriguing as it revolves around the audacious act of selling a bogus biography of Howard Hughes, a prominent figure, to a top publishing house in the 1970s.

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The Hoax has received positive audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 6.7 and a Reelgood score of 61, indicating its engaging storytelling and strong performances.

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#25,893 Ranked Movie

#1096 Ranked in Biography Movies

#12650 Ranked in Drama Movies

The Hoax has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.7 (17,042 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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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.

Age rating: 18+ (R)
Runtime: 1h 56m

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Related Genres: DramaBiography
Country of origin: America
Original Release Date: Oct 20, 2006