IMDb
6.6 /10
2k votes


Documentary · 2021 · 1h 26min
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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HBO Documentary FilmsFake Famous (2021): Official Trailer | HBO
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IMDb
6.6 /10
2k votes
Rotten Tomatoes
73 /100
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Metacritic took the day off
TMDB
7.1 /10
44 votes
Letterboxd
5.6 /10
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Weighted average
6.7/10