Spotlight
Seen it?2015 | 129 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 2 Oscars, audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it made about 5 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Two Popes or Boy A, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Best Picture. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars and 1 SAG Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$99 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom McCarthy
- Mark RuffaloMichael Rezendes
- Michael KeatonWalter 'Robby' Robinson
- Rachel McAdamsSacha Pfeiffer
- Liev SchreiberMarty Baron
- John SlatteryBen Bradlee, Jr.
- Brian d'Arcy JamesMatt Carroll
- Stanley TucciMitchell Garabedian
- Elena WohlBarbara
- Gene AmorosoSteve Kurkjian
- Doug MurrayPeter Canellos