The Big Fake

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The Big Fake

2026

1h 50m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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In Rome in the 1970s, Toni arrives in the city with the dream of becoming a great artist. But his hunger for life, destiny and perhaps even history will lead him to become the greatest of all forgers.

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Glenn Kenny

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4d

2.5/4

The hair-raising narrative content notwithstanding, the movie doesn’t create much emotional traction.

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John Serba

Decider

11h

The Big Fake is more period fashion show than intriguing drama.

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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

22h

C+

It plays a song we have heard too many times. It doesn’t give us enough of a reason to go down this familiar path one more time.

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Pramit Chatterjee

Digital Mafia Talkies

2d

1/5

It had the potential to be one of the most jaw-dropping cautionary tales of all time. Now, it’s going to be chewed up and spit out by the Netflix algorithm into the streaming platform’s ever-growing pit of forgettable films.

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Jonathon Wilson

Ready Steady Cut

3d

2/5

The big issue with Netflix’s so-so Italian forgery thriller The Big Fake is that its protagonist, Pietro Castellitto’s Toni, simply can’t wait to get in over his head.

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1d

The movie's storyline and ending are excellent, with average acting and special effects. Overall, it's an enjoyable watch.

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Giulia S

@Giulia250292 2d

Amazing plot. Great character. Great Atmosphere. I really enjoy it!

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L J

@Cracky 3d

I really enjoyed this movie. It is full of passion and intrigue. Love the intensity and Italian backdrop.

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Anthousa P

@Anthousa 3d

Finally a movie for readers of good literature. Where the story matters less than how it is told. Lovely photography, solid acting, good steady pace, interesting musical background

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Lucas P

@QUG_8 3d

An absolute masterpiece of a movie with a spectacular twist at the end. This is a must watch.

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Stefano Lodovichi

Director

Andrea Arcangeli

Actor

Mauro Aversano

Vigilante

Pietro Castellitto

Actor

Giulia Michelini

Actor

Claudio Santamaria

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Synopsis

In Rome in the 1970s, Toni arrives in the city with the dream of becoming a great artist. But his hunger for life, destiny and perhaps even history will lead him to become the greatest of all forgers.

Director: Stefano Lodovichi
Producer: Donatella Di Benedetto, Alessia Sinistro
Screenwriter: Lorenzo Bagnatori, Sandro Petraglia
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 23, 2026
Runtime: 1h 50m

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