Spotlight

Movie

2015

2h 9m

English

Drama, History

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8.2

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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.

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Spotlight

Movie

2015

2h 9m

English

Drama, History

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Watch on STARZ (Via Hulu)

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.

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Cast

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Mark Ruffalo

Michael Rezendes

Michael Keaton

Walter 'Robby' Robinson

Sacha Pfeiffer

Marty Baron

Ben Bradlee, Jr.

Matt Carroll

Mitchell Garabedian

Barbara

Steve Kurkjian

Peter Canellos

Helen Donovan

Jim Sullivan

Phil Saviano

Eric Macleish

Court Clerk Mark

Hansi Kalkofen

Paul Burke

Michael Cyril Creighton

Joe Crowley

Peter Conley

Richard Gilman

Young Cop

Cop in Coffee Shop

Sports Editor

Bishop

Linda

Directed By: Tom McCarthy

Written By: Tom McCarthy, Josh Singer

Featured Comments/Tips

iiWejdan says...

9 years ago

It got this documentary feel in a way that emphasize the story credibility like those are real reporters and real victims notnot some reenactment of event. That's what makes spotlight special also the incredible cast obviously

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Messtix says...

9 years ago

This is a strong story. Amazing cast. It makes you see things from another point of view.

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MrAniki says...

9 years ago

Sometimes it's easy to forget that we spend most of our time stumbling around the dark. Suddenly, a light gets turned on and there's a fair share of blame to go around. I can't speak to what happened before I arrived, but all of you have done some very good reporting here. Reporting that I believe is going to have an immediate and considerable impact on our readers. For me, this kind of story is why we do this.

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faithful soul says...

8 years ago

Compelling account of a true event and shocking revelations about the Catholic Church. It is important, of course, to remember that abuse happens in all corners of the world, and even in your street. Whilst the film is important, it should not be assumed that every Catholic Priest is an abuser - as in all cases - teachers, neighbours etc. there are good people in the majority. The film highlights the injustice of the Catholic church in covering up the abuse and despite the knowledge prevalent amongst the public, it is hoped that there is now more honesty in such institutions. Sadly, of course, the film is still relevant.

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AndrewBloom

CONTAINS SPOILERS7/10 9 years ago

It's hard to say how much knowing what happens affects our enjoyment of a story. We live in the age of the spoilerphobe, where nerds like me abandon social media in the days leading up to a major release for fear of having significant plot points or major twists revealed too soon. But in Shakesp More

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simonynwa

8/10 9 years ago

For a film with such an emotive and challenging subject matter, this is such a low-key and underplayed film. The filmmakers seem to recognize that details of how the Catholic Church dealt with both the perpetrators and victims of child sexual abuse speak for themselves and instead they have used thi More

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Keeper70

8 years ago

Considering the very controversial and sickening nature of this story and how it can be sensitively portrayed everything about this film is outstanding and highly impressive. From the performances of the leading ensemble cast to the supporting actors it is clear the entire team of the ‘Spotlight� More

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SerenadB

8/10 9 years ago

Spotlight is a movie about a team inside The Boston Globe, called Spotlight. They investigate stories and work confidential. When a new editor start the work for the Globe, Spotlight is made to investigate the Geoghan case, which is about a priest that molested children. Once Spotlight starts workin More

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