Fake News
Les méchants
Synopsis
After stealing a gaming console from migrants, Sébastien tries to sell it to Patrick, a good guy. So far, nothing too serious. But when a rapper straight out of jail, a TV host willing to do anything to go viral and click traffickers get involved... Sébastien and Patrick become France’s most wanted bad guys.
Top Cast
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Roman Frayssinet
Sébastien
Djimo Salim
Patrick
Ludivine Sagnier
Virginie
Anthony Bajon
Carcéral
Kyan Khojandi
Gilbert
Mathieu Kassovitz
Guillaume Kekchoz
Alban Ivanov
Guy Jordan
Samy Naceri
Benben
Bun-hay Mean
Inspector Riad
Fadily Camara
Fadily
Marwa Loud
Leila Taieb
Hakim Jemili
Matoub Hassni
Heuss L'Enfoiré
Moula
Lucas Omiri
Kheyssus
Stavo
Mario
Redouane Bougheraba
Kader
Alexis Manenti
Alex
Omar Sy
Starsky, the Uber driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mouloud Achour, Dominique Baumard
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominique Baumard, Mouloud Achour
- Original Title
- Les méchants
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Le Pacte, Srab Films, Rectangle Productions, MWA, Canal+, Ciné+, Cofinova 16, SofiTVciné 7, SG Image 2021
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mouloud Achour, Dominique Baumard
Dominique Baumard, Mouloud Achour
Marco Graziaplena
Benjamin Weill, Audrey Simonaud
Christophe Barral, Toufik Ayadi
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Baumard
Writer
Mouloud Achour
Writer
Christophe Barral
Producer
Toufik Ayadi
Producer
Benjamin Weill
Editor
Audrey Simonaud
Editor
Marco Graziaplena
Director of Photography
Mouloud Achour
Director
Dominique Baumard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fake News
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fake News about?
After stealing a gaming console from migrants, Sébastien tries to sell it to Patrick, a good guy. So far, nothing too serious. But when a rapper straight out of jail, a TV host willing to do anything to go viral and click traffickers get involved... Sébastien and Patrick become France’s most wanted bad guys.
Who directed Fake News?
Fake News was directed by Mouloud Achour, Dominique Baumard.
Who stars in Fake News?
The principal cast of Fake News includes Roman Frayssinet, Djimo Salim, Ludivine Sagnier, Anthony Bajon, Kyan Khojandi.
When was Fake News released and how long is it?
Fake News was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
How much did Fake News make at the box office?
Fake News grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fake News?
Fake News holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).