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Everyone Is Lying to You for Money (2026)

Released: 2026-04-17 Recommended age: 12+ No IMDb rating yet
Everyone Is Lying to You for Money

Movie details

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Director: Ben McKenzie, Giorgio Angelini
  • Main cast: Ben McKenzie, Morena Baccarin, Sam Bankman-Fried, Alex Mashinksy, Gerard Butler
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-04-17

Story overview

This documentary follows actor Ben McKenzie as he investigates the cryptocurrency world, using his celebrity status to access key figures and explore the loosely regulated financial frontier. It offers a skeptical but balanced look at how crypto is promoted by celebrities, influencers, and politicians, providing a firsthand account of the chaotic nature of modern money.

Parent Guide

A documentary exploring cryptocurrency and financial ethics, suitable for pre-teens and up with parental guidance due to complex themes.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No physical violence or peril; focuses on financial and ethical discussions.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Mildly disturbing themes related to financial fraud, deception, and potential loss of money, but no graphic or intense imagery.

Language
None

No offensive language expected in this documentary format.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Mild intensity from discussions of financial risk and ethical dilemmas, but presented in a documentary style without dramatic tension.

Parent tips

This documentary focuses on financial topics like cryptocurrency, regulation, and investment risks, which may be complex for younger viewers. It includes discussions of fraud and financial loss but contains no graphic content. Best suited for older children and teens who can understand economic concepts, with parental guidance recommended to explain financial terms and ethical issues.

Parent chat guide

Use this film to discuss: 1) How money and investments work, including risks and rewards. 2) The importance of research and skepticism when encountering financial opportunities. 3) Ethical behavior in business and finance. 4) How celebrities and influencers can shape public opinion. 5) The role of regulation in protecting consumers. Encourage questions about what cryptocurrency is and why some people promote it aggressively.

Parent follow-up questions

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  • What is money?
  • Why do people want more money?
  • What does it mean to 'invest'?
  • What is cryptocurrency?
  • Why might some financial deals be risky?
  • How can you tell if someone is being honest about money?
  • What are the pros and cons of cryptocurrency?
  • How does financial regulation protect people?
  • Why do celebrities endorse financial products, and what responsibilities do they have?
  • What ethical issues arise in loosely regulated markets?

Where to watch

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