Spotlight(2015)
“Break the story. Break the silence.”
Overview
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.
Director
Tom McCarthy
Studio
Participant
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$99M
Cast
Mark Ruffalo
as Michael 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
Sharon McFarlane
as Helen Donovan
Jamey Sheridan
as Jim Sullivan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$99M
Production Companies
Participant • Anonymous Content • Rocklin / Faust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spotlight?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Spotlight (2015).
What is 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 directed Spotlight?▼
Spotlight was directed by Tom McCarthy and released in 2015. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Spotlight?▼
Spotlight has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Spotlight?▼
The cast of Spotlight includes Mark Ruffalo as Michael Rezendes, Michael Keaton as Walter 'Robby' Robinson, Rachel McAdams as Sacha Pfeiffer, Liev Schreiber as Marty Baron, John Slattery as Ben Bradlee, Jr. and more.
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