Copycat (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, Copycat is a thriller and crime film directed by Jon Amiel, running about 124 minutes. “One man is copying the most notorious killers in history one at a time. Together, two women must stop him from killing again. Or they’re next.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.
Who’s in it. Copycat stars Sigourney Weaver as Helen Hudson, Holly Hunter as M.J. Monahan, Will Patton as Nicoletti and William McNamara as Peter Foley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Copycat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Copycat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Copycat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Copycat (1995)?
- In US, Copycat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Copycat worth watching?
- Copycat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Copycat?
- Copycat stars Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Will Patton, William McNamara and Harry Connick Jr..
- When was Copycat released?
- Copycat was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.