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7.8/10 2015 2h 9m Released

Break the story. Break the silence.

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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Top Cast

Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Michael Rezendes
Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Walter 'Robby' Robinson
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams
Sacha Pfeiffer
Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Marty Baron
John Slattery
John Slattery
Ben Bradlee, Jr.
Brian d'Arcy James
Brian d'Arcy James
Matt Carroll
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Mitchell Garabedian
Elena Wohl
Elena Wohl
Barbara
Gene Amoroso
Gene Amoroso
Steve Kurkjian
Doug Murray
Doug Murray
Peter Canellos
Sharon McFarlane
Sharon McFarlane
Helen Donovan
Jamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Jim Sullivan
Neal Huff
Neal Huff
Phil Saviano
Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup
Eric Macleish
Robert B. Kennedy
Robert B. Kennedy
Court Clerk Mark
Duane Murray
Duane Murray
Hansi Kalkofen

Reviews

Reno 8/10

> Uncovering the sins committed by whom the millions of people believe in. A documentary film would show the real faces of those offenders to shame them. That's the reason I desperately wanted it to be a documentary, then I would have definitely given a maximum mark. There's no complaint about this movie, but adaptation means fakes acting, fake settings and awards goes to non real achievers. Anyway, this movie…

Andres Gomez 7/10

Spotlight story is interesting and has a good cast which performs very well, but the feeling of the story is flat. First, they are talking about abuses to children but you feel almost the whole time that they are following the lead of any other story almost as bureaucrats. There is not much of sensitivity put into the matter. Second, they are exposing a huge case of system "missbehavior" (to say the least) in…

mattwilde123 8/10

This was a very shocking and well made film. It is about the scandal involving a cover-up of Catholic priests molesting children in the Boston area. I was surprised with the delicate nature of the film's script and how well it was handled. It had a very solid ensemble cast which helped make the film moving and horrific in parts. I am glad that a film like this won Best Picture at the Academy Awards as it had a…

Nutshell 8/10

A true account of the Boston Globe's investigative reporting on the vatican's approval of sexual predator priests over many decades. Disturbing to say the least. Excellent performances from Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton. It's easy for movies like this to get bogged down in the details but the pacing here is remarkably fluid, just a bit over 2 hours very well spent.

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FAQ about Spotlight

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.
When was Spotlight released?
Spotlight was released in 2015.
What genres does Spotlight belong to?
Spotlight is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Spotlight?
The cast of Spotlight includes Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery.