Capote (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, Capote is a drama and crime film directed by Bennett Miller, running about 114 minutes. “In New York City, he was the ultimate insider. But out here, he was on the outside, looking in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biopic of writer Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book "In Cold Blood".
Who’s in it. Capote stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote, Catherine Keener as Harper Lee, Clifton Collins Jr. as Perry Smith and Bruce Greenwood as Jack Dunphy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Capote has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $49.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 Capote page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capote tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capote (2005)?
- In US, Capote is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 Capote worth watching?
- Capote holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Capote?
- Capote stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Bruce Greenwood and Bob Balaban.
- When was Capote released?
- Capote was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.