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Catch Me If You Can Review (2002) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 2002 ·

Short answer

Is Catch Me If You Can worth watching?

Yes. Catch Me If You Can (2002) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%). See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

96% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
8.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 21m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Tom Hanks , Christopher Walken , Martin Sheen , Nathalie Baye , Amy Adams , James Brolin , Brian Howe , Frank John Hughes , Steve Eastin
Streaming
Paramount+, Peacock
Language
English

Also known as शातिर खिलाडी Atrápame si puedes Arrête-moi si tu peux Prenda-Me se For Capaz キャッチ・ミー・イフ・ユー・キャン 캐치 미 이프 유 캔 猫鼠游戏 神鬼交鋒

Where to watch

  • Paramount+
  • Peacock

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Catch Me If You Can by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Catchplay
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom Prime Video, Apple TV+, Sky Cinema
United States Paramount+, Peacock

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (96/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Catch Me If You Can worth watching?

    Yes — Catch Me If You Can earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Spielberg’s cat-and-mouse charmer — DiCaprio’s Frank Abagnale Jr. vs. Tom Hanks is breezy, stylish con-artist fun.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

    What is Catch Me If You Can 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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    Catch Me If You Can: frequently asked questions

    Is Catch Me If You Can worth watching?

    Yes. Catch Me If You Can (2002) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Catch Me If You Can?

    In the United States, Catch Me If You Can streams on Paramount+, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Catchplay in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Catch Me If You Can?

    Catch Me If You Can runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

    What is Catch Me If You Can rated?

    Catch Me If You Can is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 18A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Catch Me If You Can?

    Catch Me If You Can is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye.

    What is the Metascore for Catch Me If You Can?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Catch Me If You Can is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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