Catch Me If You Can (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Catch Me If You Can is a drama and crime film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 141 minutes. “The true story of a real fake.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Catch Me If You Can stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale and Martin Sheen as Roger Strong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Catch Me If You Can sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $352.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catch Me If You Can page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catch Me If You Can tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catch Me If You Can (2002)?
- In US, Catch Me If You Can is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Catch Me If You Can worth watching?
- Catch Me If You Can holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Catch Me If You Can?
- Catch Me If You Can stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen and Nathalie Baye.
- When was Catch Me If You Can released?
- Catch Me If You Can was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.