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Catch Me If You Can

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 21m
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8.1/10
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in Catch Me If You Can (2002)
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Barely 21 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.Barely 21 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.Barely 21 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
946K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
568
3
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Jeff Nathanson(screenplay)
    • Frank Abagnale Jr.(book "Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit")
    • Stan Redding(book "Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit")
  • Stars
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Tom Hanks
    • Christopher Walken
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Jeff Nathanson(screenplay)
    • Frank Abagnale Jr.(book "Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit")
    • Stan Redding(book "Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit")
  • Stars
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Tom Hanks
    • Christopher Walken
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 969User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #177
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 46 nominations total

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    Catch Me If You Can
    Trailer 2:32
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    Leonardo DiCaprio and Amy Adams in Catch Me If You Can (2002)
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    Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Frank Abagnale Jr.as Frank Abagnale Jr.
    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Carl Hanrattyas Carl Hanratty
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Frank Abagnaleas Frank Abagnale
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Roger Strongas Roger Strong
    Nathalie Baye
    Nathalie Baye
    • Paula Abagnaleas Paula Abagnale
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Brenda Strongas Brenda Strong
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Jack Barnesas Jack Barnes
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Earl Amdurskyas Earl Amdursky
    Frank John Hughes
    Frank John Hughes
    • Tom Foxas Tom Fox
    Steve Eastin
    Steve Eastin
    • Paul Morganas Paul Morgan
    Chris Ellis
    Chris Ellis
    • Special Agent Witkinsas Special Agent Witkins
    John Finn
    John Finn
    • Assistant Director Marshas Assistant Director Marsh
    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Cheryl Annas Cheryl Ann
    Nancy Lenehan
    Nancy Lenehan
    • Carol Strongas Carol Strong
    Ellen Pompeo
    Ellen Pompeo
    • Marcias Marci
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Guy Thauvette
    Guy Thauvette
    • Warden Garrenas Warden Garren
    Candice Azzara
    Candice Azzara
    • Darcyas Darcy
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Jeff Nathanson(screenplay)
      • Frank Abagnale Jr.(book "Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit")
      • Stan Redding(book "Catch Me If You Can: The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (Cameo) The real-life Frank Abagnale, Jr.: The French officer that arrests Frank on Christmas Eve, 1967.
    • Goofs
      While Frank and Carl are flying back to the US Frank looks out the window and tells Carl that they are over Fiorello LaGuardia Airport and runway Number 44. All runway ends are painted/labeled based on the compass direction or bearing it is facing or heading. A Due North is runway "36", meaning 360 degrees and the opposite end marked "18", for 180 degrees. Runway numbers include 1 to 36. No runway 44 exists.
    • Quotes

      Frank Abagnale Sr.: Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse, wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out. Gentlemen, as of this moment, I am that second mouse.

    • Crazy credits
      During the first thirty seconds of the credits we hear the FBI typewriters.
    • Alternate versions
      In the French language version of the film, Frank teaches his high school Spanish class instead of French.
    • Connections
      Edited from To Tell the Truth (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      To Tell the Truth
      Written by Paul Alter and Robert Israel

    User reviews969

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I haven't read the book just yet - I definitely will now!
    This was an entertaining and fun piece of film making from the ever-reliable Steven Spielberg. It is a bit of a depart from his usual full-blown and hugely epic pictures, yet this does not detract at all from the fascinating story of Frank Abagnale Jr. I was interested in this man before I'd seen the movie, and it only served to increase my interest. Although it is important to remember (as with any such film) that this is only 'inspired' by a true story and not told word for word from one, the plot is fascinating and keeps you laughing, crying and wondering until the end.

    Frank Abagnale Jr. is an astounding and interesting character. The real life Abagnale originally said that he did not believe Dicaprio to be 'suave' enough to play the role, but he certainly does pull it off. Dicaprio's acting is superb, and totally believable as a man who could lie to, deceive, and con everyone he met without once losing any of his charisma or charm. Hanks is also excellent, he plays the role of the obsessed FBI agent well, and also with a likable quality. The interaction between these two characters was great, it was interesting to see a budding relationship slowly build between two characters who were actually positioned against one another.

    I loved the look of the film. It was a refreshing blast to see the 60s portrayed in such a vivid and colorful way. The whole setting and atmosphere of the film gave it a wonderful and almost (I hesitate to use the word) 'magical' sense. This tone appealed to me much more than a darker tone might have.

    However, the film is rife with moral ambiguity. As much fun as it is to watch Dicaprio jumping from one place (and identity) to the next, forging checks and spending inordinate amounts of money at a whim, the film never really focuses on the morally bankrupt side of the story. The portion of the film devoted to this at the end still seems to skim over the fact that this man has stolen millions of dollars. It ends on a high note for Frank Abagnale Jr., never fully spelling out the wrongs he committed. Still, this would probably bring the whole film down, and sometimes it's fun just to enjoy a bit of escapism without being told off for desiring such things. I mean, it's hard to be totally strict and upright - you have to love it when Dicaprio's character swindles Jennifer Garner's prostitute for $400!

    Overall, this is a fun film and really enjoyable. Not as much of an epic masterpiece as some of Spielberg's other movies, but still a great film!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Hãy Bắt Tôi Nếu Có Thể
    • Filming locations
      • Alcatraz Prison, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Kemp Company
      • Splendid Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $52,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $164,615,351
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,053,627
      • Dec 29, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $352,114,312
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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