Capturing the Friedmans (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2003, Capturing the Friedmans is a documentary film directed by Andrew Jarecki, running about 107 minutes. “Who do you believe?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children. Director Jarecki interviews people from different sides of this tragic story and raises the question of whether they were rightfully tried when they claim they were innocent and there was never any evidence against them.
Who’s in it. Capturing the Friedmans stars Arnold Friedman as himself, Elaine Friedman as herself, Jesse Friedman as himself and David Friedman as himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Capturing the Friedmans has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Capturing the Friedmans page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capturing the Friedmans (2003)?
- In US, Capturing the Friedmans is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Capturing the Friedmans worth watching?
- Capturing the Friedmans holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Capturing the Friedmans?
- Capturing the Friedmans stars Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, Jesse Friedman, David Friedman and Seth Friedman.
- When was Capturing the Friedmans released?
- Capturing the Friedmans was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.