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Catch Me If You Can

1998·Movie
2h 0min·NR
IMDb4.7

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and history

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

When a 12 year old boy with an attitude witnesses a mob killing, the job of protecting him falls to a down-on-his luck cop.
Con-Man StoryCat and Mouse GameBased on True StoryFast-PacedClever DialogueNostalgic SettingCharming Lead PerformanceFeel-Good Vibe

Crew

Directed by:
Jeffrey Reiner
Written by:
David Hoselton, Lorne Cameron

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Catch Me If You Can legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

Catch Me If You Can is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Catch Me If You Can worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Catch Me If You Can rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Catch Me If You Can?

2 h 0 min

Catch Me If You Can runs 2 h 0 min.

What language is Catch Me If You Can in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Catch Me If You Can?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Catch Me If You Can in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Catch Me If You Can use?

Inspector JavertDistracted by the SexySherlock ScanButt-MonkeyOh, Crap!Missed Him by That MuchIn Medias ResRefuge in AudacityCassandra TruthNerves of SteelVomit Discretion ShotSquickand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 storytelling tropes for Catch Me If You Can, including Inspector Javert, Distracted by the Sexy, Sherlock Scan.