Fake Famous

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Fake Famous is a 2021 documentary movie directed by Nick Bilton. It stars Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir and Justine Bateman. It runs 1h 26m and is rated R. Streaming in the US on Max.

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.