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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Mark Ruffalo
- Michael Keaton
- Rachel McAdams
- Liev Schreiber
- John Slattery
- Brian d'Arcy James
- Stanley Tucci
- Elena Wohl
- Gene Amoroso
- Doug Murray
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- Dec 10, 2020
Two of the most chilling scenes in this film: 1. Mark Ruffalo watching kids sing Silent Night at a church as his face just looks completely disgusted 2. The end credits of all the locations in the world where they uncovered more situations of the same nature.…
☆ sophie ☆Sep 15, 2016zodiac but without murder
#1 gizmo fanDec 29, 2018The scene where the kids sing Silent Night is just.... so... good.
Karsten - Jun 19, 2017
It takes a village.
Josh LewisFeb 12, 2021This story is important. Journalism is important. Movie gets right to the point. No love interest of main characters or family BS. It was all about the story. Great film
CeezJan 22, 2024the list in the end credits... i feel sick
júlia - Jul 22, 2018
rachel mcadams' face when her christian grandmother is reading the newspaper... that's talent, babe!
cinéfila... 🕯️Apr 28, 2025who knew that movies would never get more exciting than watching people in an ugly office make a spreadsheet
Patrick WillemsNov 16, 2015Spotlight is one of those movies that does not hit a single wrong note from the opening frame to the end credits. Flawless acting, writing and direction come together so beautifully to create a procedural drama equal parts riveting and emotionally wrenching. As someone who…
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- andrine is "meh" onSpotlight
Was forced to watch this for school and it was painful. We had to analyze the whole movie which made the experience even worse especially since the movie was already so uninteresting.
NathanDirector lovedSpotlightTom McCarthy's Spotlight is a gripping and meticulously crafted biographical drama that plunges into the relentless investigation by The Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team. Based on a series of real-life stories that earned a Pulitzer Prize, the film features an extraordinary ensemble cast including…
Jake lovedSpotlight“If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to abuse one.” A film that left me literally breathless. The movie takes no time to immediately jump into the story from the opening scene and has razor-sharp pacing from start to finish. At over 2 hours, this dramatic retelling of a…
- Furkan lovedSpotlight
A gripping but very grounded journalism story. The investigation slowly pulls you in, and the performances feel natural and real. The quiet atmosphere and simple cinematography make the revelations hit even harder. Shore’s piano is beautifully haunting, too. What a bunch of pigs🐷
Meg lovedSpotlightBest Picture Oscar Winner 2016 (88th Academy Awards) My Rating: 9.5/10 Nominated for 6 Oscar’s and won 2. Can I just say how much I love Mark Ruffalo? I think he is so underrated and he is great in the movie. Based on a true story, the cast does a superb job. Deserved more wins.
Josh Williams lovedSpotlightOne of the best real life storytelling I’ve ever watched. I was glued for the entirety of the film. It’s something everyone should see. It’s informative, filled with suspense, shock and truth. This film with make you think and feel something core and necessary. Please watch.
- Platypus Lord lovedSpotlight
Horrifying, yet engrossing due to perfect screenplay and performances. I'm a sucker for procedural films. Howard Shore's score is simple, but powerful. Themes of faith, institutions, conscience, complicity... Would have liked if the credits mentioned the Dallas Charter reforms.
Ryan lovedSpotlightFelt almost like a thriller. I think it hits on too big things: 1. The danger of systems of power and the abuse they can cause if swept under the rug 2. The importance of journalism and ethics to create an informed public and safe society. Heart wrenching story that is a must.
Lam Lam Crampton lovedSpotlightSensational movie, watched in class. This is a really difficult subject to cover in a movie and it was done to pretty much perfection here. The acting performances were top of the line, especially Mark Ruffalo. Everything is extremely well paced. This has become one of my favs
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- MRMinerva Rencis
Great cast. Worth watching!
RGRon GarrettGreat Movie!!
LWLee Ann WrightOutstanding writing and cast from beginning to end.
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Metacritic
Nov 4, 2015
Brilliantly acted by the year’s most carefully assembled cast, Spotlight is one of the year’s best films, showing just how hard it is to uncover painful truths.
Lou Lumenick
New York Post
Nov 4, 2015
One of the reasons that Spotlight is so deeply, absurdly satisfying to this newspaper writer — is that Tom McCarthy’s movie doesn’t turn its journalists into heroes. It just lets them do their jobs, as tedious and critical as those are, with a realism that grips an audience almost in spite of itself.
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
Nov 2, 2015
By modeling its structure so closely after All the President's Men, Spotlight only draws closer attention to its lack of scope and ambition.
Jesse Cataldo
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spotlight family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Spotlight?
The movie is 2hr 9min long.
What's Spotlight 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 the cast of Spotlight?
- Mark Ruffalo as Mike Rezendes
- Michael Keaton as Walter 'Robby' Robinson
- Rachel McAdams as Sacha Pfeiffer
- Liev Schreiber as Marty Baron
- John Slattery as Ben Bradlee Jr.
- Brian d'Arcy James as Matt Carroll
- Stanley Tucci as Mitchell Garabedian
- Elena Wohl as Barbara
- Gene Amoroso as Steve Kurkjian
- Doug Murray as Peter Canellos
Who's the director behind Spotlight?
Tom McCarthy directed Spotlight.
Who produced Spotlight?
Michael Bederman, Kate Churchill and Bard Dorros produced Spotlight.
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