The Wizard of Lies is a television biopic movie that premiered on May 20, 2017, on HBO. It is directed by Barry Levinson and is adapted from Diana B. Henriques’s book of the same title. The film gives a sneak peek into the huge Ponzi scheme of Bernie Madoff. It also shows how he fooled people and the terrible damage it caused to the victims and the family of Madoff.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Wizard of Lies via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Wizard of Lies available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Wizard of Lies is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
Bernard Madoff started his company in New York City in the early 1960s. It became one of the biggest investment firms over time. Madoff was known as a successful financier, advisor, broker, and generous giver of charity. He worked with his wife and sons. However, in 2008, it was found out that his company was running a big scam for 16 years. This caused huge financial losses, and Madoff was sent to prison for 150 years.
The film stars Robert De Niro as Bernard Madoff, Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff, Alessandro Nivola as Mark Madoff, and Hank Azaria as Frank DiPascali.
Watch The Wizard of Lies streaming via HBO Max
The Wizard of Lies is available to watch on HBO Max.
HBO Max is a popular streaming platform. Other than this film, users can watch many TV series and movies on the platform, like 20th Century Women, 15 Minutes of Shame, A View to a Kill, 30 Coins, and Enlightened.
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
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The Wizard of Lies’ official synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
