The Wizard of Lies

Film - 2017 - Crime, Drama

The story

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.

Directed by

Barry Levinson

Starring

Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hank Azaria, Kristen Connolly, Lily Rabe, Alessandro Nivola

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 6.8 out of 10

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Film · 2017 · Crime · Drama

The Wizard of Lies

79% match2h 13mM
HBO Max
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The story

A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.

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Ratings
IMDb
6.8 / 10
33k votes
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73%
Tomatometer
3.25 / 5
19k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
TMDB users
Details
TypeFilm
GenreCrime, Drama
Runtime2h 13m
RatedM
Release2017-05-11
Where to watch
HBO Max
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