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Catch Me If You Can
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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 prose…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Catch Me If You Can.
MoviHero lists December 16, 2002 as the release date for Catch Me If You Can. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale, Martin Sheen as Roger Strong. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 16, 2002
GenresDrama · Crime
Runtime2h 21m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastLeonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale, Martin Sheen as Roger Strong
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Catch Me If You Can runs 2h 21m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 17,822 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Catch Me If You Can is an entertaining and amusing film full of Spielberg, Hanks, and DiCaprio charm.”
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“This was an entertaining and fun piece of film making from the ever-reliable Steven Spielberg.”
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“For me, this is one of Leonardo DiCaprio's most natural performances.”
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“Life on the run from the FBI From 1964-1969, a teen from New York (Leonardo DiCaprio) turns to confidence scams to survive, including posing as…”
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“You're gonna have to catch me first!”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherFrank Abagnale Jr.Frank Abagnale Jr. appears in Catch Me If You Can (2002).Open character guide otherFrank AbagnaleFrank Abagnale appears in Catch Me If You Can (2002).Open character guide otherPaula AbagnalePaula Abagnale appears in Catch Me If You Can (2002).Open character guide otherRoger StrongRoger Strong appears in Catch Me If You Can (2002).Open character guide otherCarl HanrattyCarl Hanratty appears in Catch Me If You Can (2002).Open character guide
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