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Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can

2002
Comedy, Drama
2h 21m
Frank W. Abagnale (DiCaprio) worked as a doctor, a lawyer and as a co-pilot for a major airline -- all before his 21st birthday. A master of deception, he was also a brilliant forger, whose skill at check fraud had netted him millions of dollars in stolen funds. FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Hanks) has made it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank is always one step ahead of him, baiting him to continue the chase. (DreamWorks)

Catch Me If You Can

2002
Comedy, Drama
2h 21m
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Rated 16 Aug 2008
86
87th
I'm not sure what attracted all these stars to this project, but they've really made a special movie out of a thin script. It's pure entertainment, relying on DiCaprio's charms to carry the bulk of the picture, and he sells it all the way. Hanks is good as the foil, and their cat-and-mouse chase is engaging fun. The supporting cast is peppered with familiar faces, and Kaminski's photography lends the movie an old-time feel that adds to the movie's charm. It's not essential, but it's damn good.
Rated 03 Mar 2007
5
91st
I feel like if any other director made this film, we'd trip over ourselves to gush about it, but because it's Spielbreg, it's taken for granted (and just as often not given enough credit to begin with) how ably he moves between humor and pathos, how organically he plays on themes of fathers-and-sons and the fear of growing up, how airtight and sensationally entertaining the entire film is from minute one. What a masterpiece.
Rated 08 May 2011
87
84th
Knock Knock. Who's there? Go fuck yourself.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
75th
Slick film, highly underrated. DiCaprio normally annoys me, but here he is quite good. Tom Hanks is fantastic, as always. I disagree with the notion that Spielberg is in a slump. He does a wonderful job with theis film. The art direction is fantastic in this movie as well.
Rated 27 Nov 2017
78
72nd
Your son held a PTA meeting the other day and started planning a field trip to the french bread factory.
Rated 15 Jul 2012
50
44th
While not as funny or as clever as the filmmakers clearly intended, this is at least watchable. The usual Spielberg symptoms are present, but in this case the disease expresses itself with a lesser degree of virulence.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
38th
Some entertaining bits here and there but nothing stands out as all that interesting or memorable. Spielberg can do much, much better.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
75
64th
Perfect storytelling thanks to Mr. Spielberg, the nice and light performances help too.
Rated 08 Feb 2007
82
78th
This is when DiCaprio started his career as one of the greatest actors of our generation. DiCaprio is flawless in this, as well as Tom Hanks. This is one of the best examples of a Cat and Mouse film. Depending on what side of the spectrum your on, you will be pulled into the characters and be forced to cheer for someone. Spielberg does a great job, but at some parts, this film felt rather dull.
Rated 15 Nov 2020
80
75th
Oh, how surprising. A Spielberg film where the protagonist has a rocky relationship with his father. It's amazing how far you will get on confidence alone. For example, I am confident that these are the best reviews on the internet, and I am just raking it the likes.
Rated 03 Sep 2017
10
98th
Yes, it's a supremely fun (and perfectly directed) cat-and-mouse crime caper (Frank's slick cons-see especially his original confrontation with Carl-are complimented by his less-than-perfect attempts-"The dog was dead"-and Hanks' charmingly no-nonsense FBI agent-"Go fuck yourself"), but two excellent character dynamics wonderfully acted (see lonely Jr. trying to please the stubbornly proud Sr.; Carl with a soft spot for Frank-see after his arrest: "Don't worry, Frank!" ) make it so much more.
Rated 27 Aug 2017
8
76th
Catch me if you Can is a charming and a throughly enjoyable piece of filmmaking from Steven Spielberg. This film strikes just the right balance of a compelling crime drama but with the perfect dosage of light hearted humour and dramatic thrills. The characters are incredibly likeable also and Leonardo DiCaprio gives one of his best performances whilst Tom Hanks is both impressive and effortless as always. Together they bring real chemistry and charm to what is a refreshing gem from Spielberg.
Rated 25 May 2015
83
53rd
Two little Criticker users fell into writer's block while composing their reviews. The first user quickly gave up, assigned the movie a score without making any sort of insightful comment and moved on. But the second user, he struggled so hard that he eventually cranked out a star-worthy review. Amen.
Rated 30 Jan 2015
78
75th
Spielberg doing what he does best. Nice clear storytelling with big heart and light but interesting themes. Another great John Williams fanfare.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
90
90th
Tom Hanks tells a very funny joke.
Rated 18 Sep 2011
69
84th
An utterly enjoyable mix of a criminal/cop chase, the adventurous exploits of an interesting man, and a compelling human drama. The close moments between Carl and Frank are wonderful, especially the Christmas scenes. The only complaint I have is that it could have wrapped up a bit quicker.
Rated 27 Jun 2011
79
65th
Ok, I get it now. Crime DOES pay.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
80
80th
Spielberg applies his artisanship and the amazing "based on a true" story takes care of the rest.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
3
74th
Charming, DiCaprio shows us once again that he's a very good and capable actor--I can't think of anything that he's been very bad in. Recommended.
Rated 07 Mar 2008
95
81st
Great movie with an engrossing story made all the more gripping because it is true! You will not believe what this teenager was able to pull off! DiCaprio and Hanks are great. Drama, humor, suspense, sadness... A good all-around film.
Rated 13 Nov 2007
4
74th
Above all else, it's just really fun to watch. The acting from DiCaprio and Hanks is great, and Spielberg gives them plenty of room to stretch their legs. They're both funny, but almost tragic. The music and cinematography are both pretty good too, but it's really the dynamic between the main characters that drives this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
92nd
I normally don't like Leonardo DiCaprio, but here I make an exeption. It's an intriguing and charming movie. Based on a true story, no less. And just so it's said: Christopher Walken rules.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
DiCaprio really shows why he's a star in this movie that's perfectly suited to Spielberg's sensibilities.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
91st
Great film with lots of clever twists and turns, really good acting too, and Christopher Walken is in it! Wicked!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
50th
Sweet and lowdown stuff, immensely watchable and enjoyable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
73rd
Surprisingly good, if not especially ground-breaking. DiCaprio's performance is charismatic and he basically carries the film on his own, although Hanks has a few good moments. The opening credits are wonderfully retro.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
84
70th
This is a surprisingly entertaining film that is lighthearted and enjoyable the whole way through. DiCaprio is a true star that makes the movie great.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
92
96th
Steven Spielberg-lite; a dashing Leo DiCaprio portraying crook Frank Abagnale being pursued by Tom Hanks as an FBI agent. Movies don't get much more laid-back, nor quite as fun. Christopher Walken owns every scene- very entertaining film.
Rated 04 Feb 2007
87
77th
A lively and light drama (by Spielberg standards) that features a very charismatic lead turn by Leonardo DiCaprio. And it features a stunning Jennifer Garner in a sultry cameo performance ( as Alias fans know, the girl can do anything).
Rated 23 May 2024
90
0th
One of my favorite movies of Leo and Tom.
Rated 19 Jan 2024
88
78th
Spielberg does justice to a really well written story. Hanks and Dicaprio are attention grabbing stars that keep you engaged all throughout. Catch Me if You Can walked so The Departed could run.
Rated 04 Jan 2024
75
41st
imo a very interesting social experiment to shine the spotlight on a memoir that is essentially full of lies. It breeds the same doubt in the film as one would question the morality and how in fact Frank Abagnale Jr made a life from it.
Rated 07 Nov 2023
80
42nd
a fun light hearted chase movie, but doesn't get to much more than that. DiCaprio and Walken are pretty good, but Hanks leaves some to be desired
Rated 12 Feb 2023
80
68th
I don't think this is among Spielberg's very best films (although I think it's top 10 at least), but it's one of his that I find endlessly enjoyable and rewatchable. There's a seemingly effortless charm to it, both in the performances and Spielberg's uncharacteristically light style. It gestures at bigger themes, but it's real appeal is watching DiCaprio dance his way through a series of implausible cons.
Rated 24 Dec 2022
85
92nd
This movie is a legend. There are many movies I have watched, enjoyed and forgotten but this one stays fresh for many of its scenes. It is one of DiCaprio's and Spielberg's best works. Add Tom Hanks and you just have a story that you never forget.
Rated 11 Aug 2022
80
48th
This movie is literally always on TV, but for a good reason I guess? I think I have just seen it so much that I am tired of it. But also go off sis never let them know your next move.
Rated 18 Jun 2022
95
73rd
really interesting, love the actors
Rated 06 Apr 2022
35
52nd
Were French jails really that bad back then? Damn. Oh, the movie, it was good, not great.
Rated 30 Jan 2022
83
67th
A great reminder that even mid-tier Spielberg can frequently mean a pretty excellent movie.
Rated 29 Dec 2021
74
53rd
Opinión personal: 7 Actores: 7.5 Guión: 7.5 Planos/técnicas: 7 BSO: 8 Otros:7.5 Iluminación:- FX:- Director:7 Humor:- Vestuario:- Total: 74
Rated 19 Oct 2021
91
48th
DVD-Worthy
Rated 05 Sep 2021
7
73rd
Light-hearted and entertaining crime caper but with a underlying sadness evoked by the performances of the 2 leads. The interest comes from the true story behind it.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
86
84th
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Rated 24 May 2021
78
64th
Oh my God! Spielberg has made a different movie!
Rated 10 Apr 2021
65
68th
the movie flows quite well, considering its long running time. spielberg is master at making easy-to-digest, palatable movies for mass audiences. hanks is good, but leo is rightfully star of the show. it's somewhat of a relic from a bygone era when hollywood could produce fun, feel-good movies that appealed to everybody.
Rated 03 Mar 2021
46
72nd
Rated 02 Mar 2021
85
83rd
Awesome heartwarming action adventure movie with great acting.
Rated 08 Jan 2021
92
93rd
It turns out a lot of my favourite films has Tom Hanks starring in it. This is no exception amazing work from Spielberg and DiCaprio aswel
Rated 22 Nov 2020
86
55th
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Rated 24 Oct 2020
78
75th
Very entertaining movie from Spielberg. Not overdramatic as some of his previous works. All the cast are at their best performance and the script is good. Script doesn't do any good to females characters and describes them to be pretty naive.
Rated 18 Oct 2020
70
32nd
based on real life stories are always the ones that are hardest to believe, aren't they? i like the style but i wish there was some sort of interesting message / take away from all this instead of saying [SPOILERS] "oh look at this genius! not a worry in the world and it all works out for him in the end!" [SPOILERS] this unfortunately reminded me the last scene of the wolf of the wall street. this is just a critic for the film of course.
Rated 08 Oct 2020
88
86th
That movie caught me.
Rated 02 Oct 2020
70
70th
Frank Abagnale's biggest con was selling a bogus story
Rated 19 Jul 2020
40
8th
About the level of enjoyment when I wouldn't change the channel back when people still watched movies on free to air tv with ads.
Rated 26 Apr 2020
98
84th
amazing story ..great acting
Rated 26 Apr 2020
95
53rd
Good movie. Quality time pass.
Rated 17 Apr 2020
89
74th
Catch Me If You Can doesn't really dive that deeply into any meaty themes, but it's still a fun ride that never takes its foot off the gas pedal. DiCaprio and Hanks have great chemistry and the film does an excellent job in portraying the twists and turns of their cat and mouse game.
Rated 29 Mar 2020
89
92nd
88.7
Rated 11 Mar 2020
99
99th
Seen: 2.
Rated 26 Feb 2020
65
50th
The stupidity that "the Hollywood" forces to be added to the dynamic and story (stupidity which Spielberg is adept at) is kinda annoying which makes the brilliant and superb acting of DiCaprio hard to watch!
Rated 25 Jan 2020
88
80th
Y'all is dead weight, less great, always getting second place. I tend to race ahead of pace, dipping while I'm dressed in Bape. Then they chase, Catch Me If You can I ain't Dicaprio. This lucid dream will have you go like half a dose of Adderall. Capicola sandwiches are tasty from Primanti's. I'm a 5'7" giant, Brandon Jacobs, Eli Manning
Rated 29 Jan 2019
80
22nd
Catch me if you can ,filmi ile sosyal hayata entirika ve doladırıcılıkla dahil olan Frank Abagnale nin hikayesini konu almıştıt. Bu kişi sistemin açıklarından çıkar sağlayarak ve zekasını sürekli keskin tutarak çoğu alanı dolandırmış usta biridir.Film gayet eğlenceli ve sürükleyici olarak bütün süreci izleyicie tattırmaktadır, isminden de belli olduğu üzere kaçış kovalama filmleri istemsiz izleyicinin de zihninde soru işaretleri oluşturararak, izleme deneyimini aktif kılıyor. Eğlenceli macera d
Rated 21 Sep 2018
88
71st
Spielberg at the top of this game. Tom Hanks at the top of his game. Dicaprio not messing anything up.
Rated 17 Mar 2018
75
21st
The film is ok - interesting topic and very smart characters, but I found it slightly less of an interesting watch towards the end - after the pilot era.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
86
84th
Catch Me If You Can is an engrossing story told well
Rated 01 Feb 2018
80
62nd
I challenge you to not enjoy this movie.
Rated 03 Jan 2018
98
87th
Catch me if you can is a whirlwind drama expertly lead by Steve Spielberg's direction. As well as the cat and mouse confrontation between Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Although it occasionally stalls, each scene builds on top of the other to form an amusing and upbeat caper film. Except when it decides to give us the reality behind becoming a world class con artist. The change is so gradual you will hardly even notice. That is the power of Spielberg. Also Walken is great, We all know it.
Rated 10 Dec 2017
90
70th
Spielberg made the audience give a lot of attention but still it was really unpredictable.
Rated 03 Nov 2017
90
30th
I first saw this movie when the psychology department in our university held a free screening. I'm glad I went there and sat for the two hours this film ran. The casting caught my interest as I've never seen DiCaprio and Hanks together in a film before. As it turns out, they both did a magnificent performance. Although this isn't my favorite film of either of them, when combined together, this film has brought out so much talent in the big screen.--
Rated 21 Aug 2017
89
83rd
DiCaprio as good as always and I think this role perfectly suits Tom Hanks' combination of great acting chops and near total lack of movie star cool or elan. Hanks as the determined, by the book, tenacious older professional constantly embarrassed by DiCaprio as the brash, brilliant young prodigy is a perfect bit of casting.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
93
91st
Featuring stellar performances from Leonard DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, Catch Me If You Can is another classic from Steven Spielberg.
Rated 21 Mar 2017
100
95th
2017/03/31
Rated 31 Dec 2016
50
29th
Not a bad movie, but showing Abignale being caught right at the beginning kind of steals all the suspense out of the rest of the film.
Rated 25 Dec 2016
65
59th
The subtlety of great actors always impresses me and with such a cast.. well just wow, the acting by the main cast is just amazing. Speilberg is great asnalways in this light hearted film. Not his best but quite entertaining, a must watch just even for the actors
Rated 21 Nov 2016
81
66th
good not great
Rated 29 Oct 2016
92
86th
Featuring stellar performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, Catch Me If You Can is another classic from Steven Spielberg.
Rated 13 Aug 2016
84
87th
Really long (took me 3 sessions to get through it) and a bit wonky with the pacing, but I was surprised by how fun it was from beginning to end.
Rated 25 Jul 2016
30
4th
I have tried to watch this film twice and failed to finish it on both occasions which is the first time I think I can say that about any movie. It's hard to even explain why this film just doesn't hold my interest. It's undeniably well made but I think it's just that I don't like and therefore don't care about the characters which may also explain why the humour around them also falls flat for me. It's a strange one as it feels like the story should interest me more than it does in this movie.
Rated 05 Jun 2016
100
50th
One of my favorite Spielberg movies.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
13
64th
W4E1P1S1V1M1A2R2.
Rated 28 Mar 2016
80
76th
I couldn't keep up
Rated 26 Mar 2016
75
36th
A huge amount of fun!
Rated 15 Mar 2016
95
94th
The story of Frank Abignale; the slyest motherfucker to ever walk the earth. I'm surprised his giant balls didn't prevent him from flying.
Rated 02 Mar 2016
95
97th
one of the biggest g's ever lmao and that teacher impersonation was fire. loved hanks' character too. crazy seeing a young amy adams like that
Rated 27 Jan 2016
78
62nd
DiCaprio has real movie star charisma here, and the cinematography is bright and features stellar lighting and a great washed-out old-timey colour palette. The story is a lot of fun, and makes for a watchable, even rewatchable crime thriller. Hanks does well too, has a lot of fun with his Bawstahn accent, and the supporting cast is great too, not overused but provides enough variety overall the film doesn't bore over its slightly too-long runtime.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
96
75th
A very fun and good movie.
Rated 13 Nov 2015
75
65th
Wow, this was solid! Unfortunately it's a bit too long.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
85
23rd
Excellent cat mouse plot
Rated 23 Aug 2015
70
53rd
Not bad!
Rated 20 Aug 2015
100
91st
I went to see "Catch Me If You Can" because it received high review ratings, and, based on a true story, promised a content that would surely be interesting. It was indeed an intriguing film, and the two plus hours slipped by quickly. That the story is well-told cannot be denied. There is a good screenplay that clips along at a good pace, good acting, good editing that presents the rapid action clearly. But what does it all mean spiritually?
Rated 20 Aug 2015
84
76th
Seen 3x
Rated 02 Jun 2015
40
7th
Couldn't watch past the first 30 minutes or so. Boring and unengaging storytelling.
Rated 28 Mar 2015
68
67th
3.39/5
Rated 10 Feb 2015
75
63rd
Very fun DiCaprio/Hanks vehicle, with an interesting true story.
Rated 16 Jan 2015
2
11th
i just rewatched the first 40 minutes of this to recalibrate my score. cut the family shit and it could have been tolerable. martin scorsese definitely should have been billed to make this though.
Rated 19 Dec 2014
80
58th
Rooted for both sides of the chase.
Rated 30 Nov 2014
85
33rd
Deception does it all. Many acts in one life.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
91
69th
There's a special place in hell for those people that can't enjoy this film.
Rated 03 Sep 2014
62
75th
Good turns from Hanks & especially DiCaprio. Fascinating story
Rated 16 Jul 2014
40
29th
Well this is overrated.

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