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Summary Inspired by true events, this film stars Richard Gere as Clifford Irving, a charismatic and charming writer who persuades the world that he is the authorized biographer for the reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes. (Miramax Films)

The Hoax
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 37 Critic Reviews
70
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings
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Summary Inspired by true events, this film stars Richard Gere as Clifford Irving, a charismatic and charming writer who persuades the world that he is the authorized biographer for the reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes. (Miramax Films)

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 37 Critic Reviews
70
84% Positive
31 Reviews
14% Mixed
5 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 37 Critic Reviews
70
84% Positive
31 Reviews
14% Mixed
5 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings
9.0
87% Positive
27 Ratings
13% Mixed
4 Ratings
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings
9.0
87% Positive
27 Ratings
13% Mixed
4 Ratings
0% Negative
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Production Company Miramax, Bob Yari Productions, The Mark Gordon Company, City Entertainment, Yari Film Group (YFG), H2L Media Group, Mutual Film Company, Stratus Film Co.
Release Date Apr 6, 2007
Duration 1 h 56 m
Rating R
Tagline Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Golden Camera, Germany
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
London Critics Circle Film Awards
1 Nomination
Satellite Awards
1 Nomination