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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, France, and Miami during the 1960s–1970s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A con artist and neo noir, with a tense and comedic tone. Themes of identity, greed & ambition, and family & loyalty play out through 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 CityFranceMiami
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con ArtistNeo Noir
Themes
IdentityGreed & AmbitionFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
TenseComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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