Spotlight (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2015, Spotlight is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Tom McCarthy, running about 129 minutes. “Break the story. Break the silence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Who’s in it. Spotlight stars Mark Ruffalo as Michael Rezendes, Michael Keaton as Walter 'Robby' Robinson, Rachel McAdams as Sacha Pfeiffer and Liev Schreiber as Marty Baron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Spotlight has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $98.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Spotlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spotlight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spotlight (2015)?
- In US, Spotlight is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Spotlight worth watching?
- Spotlight holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spotlight?
- Spotlight stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber and John Slattery.
- When was Spotlight released?
- Spotlight was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.