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Catch Me If You Can

2002·Movie
2h 21min·PG-13
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic758.3Rotten Tomatoes96%89%

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The true story of a real fake.

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Charming Con Artist ThrillerStylish Period PieceCat-and-Mouse DynamicJohn Williams ScoreLeonardo DiCaprio CharismaTrue Crime BiographyNostalgic 1960s AestheticWitty & Fast-PacedFamily Drama Undertones

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Directed by:
Steven Spielberg
Written by:
Jeff Nathanson
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes
Composed by:
John Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Catch Me If You Can?

Paramount+PeacockKanopyPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Catch Me If You Can streams on Paramount+ and Peacock, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 79 other countries.

Is Catch Me If You Can worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Catch Me If You Can okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Catch Me If You Can make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Catch Me If You Can good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Catch Me If You Can a box office hit?

Budget$52 million
Box office$352 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $52 million to make and earned $352 million worldwide, 6.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Catch Me If You Can use?

Booked Full of MooksI Am One of Those, TooSympathetic Inspector AntagonistBeat Them at Their Own GameChronic VillainyHow We Got HereInelegant BlubberingActor AllusionAnachronic OrderAmbiguous SituationIt's for a BookCall-Backand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 tropes for it, including Booked Full of Mooks, I Am One of Those, Too, and Sympathetic Inspector Antagonist.