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2002 · 141 min · PG-13

Catch Me If You Can

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Drama, Crime

Catch Me If You Can (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in New York City, Miami, and France during the 1960s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A con artist and biopic, with a nostalgic and darkly comic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and identity play out through frame narrative and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioTom HanksChristopher WalkenMartin SheenNathalie BayeAmy AdamsJames BrolinBrian Howe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityMiamiFrance
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con ArtistBiopic
Themes
Family & LoyaltyIdentity
Structure
Frame NarrativeNon Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
NostalgicDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
True Story

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