

Spotlight
“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.
Where to watch Spotlight in United States
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Where is Spotlight streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Spotlight
Spotlight is a 2015 English-language drama and history film directed by Tom McCarthy. The cast is led by Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 8800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV.
Spotlight was produced by Participant, Anonymous Content, and Rocklin / Faust and made in United States of America. It was released on November 6, 2015, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $99 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tom McCarthy
- Writers
- Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy
- Release date
- November 6, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $99 million
- Production
- Participant, Anonymous Content, Rocklin / Faust
Spotlight cast & crew
Spotlight was directed by Tom McCarthy and written by Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy.
The cast features 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 Brian d'Arcy James as Matt Carroll.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Masanobu Takayanagi, and it was produced by Michael Bederman and Peter Lawson.
Is Spotlight worth watching?
Spotlight holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 8,815 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Spotlight is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Spotlight
In United States, you can stream Spotlight on fuboTV, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Spotlight

Mark Ruffalo
Michael Rezendes

Michael Keaton
Walter 'Robby' Robinson

Rachel McAdams
Sacha Pfeiffer

Liev Schreiber
Marty Baron

John Slattery
Ben Bradlee, Jr.

Brian d'Arcy James
Matt Carroll

Stanley Tucci
Mitchell Garabedian

Elena Wohl
Barbara

Gene Amoroso
Steve Kurkjian

Doug Murray
Peter Canellos

Sharon McFarlane
Helen Donovan

Jamey Sheridan
Jim Sullivan
Spotlight — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Spotlight in United States?
Spotlight is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex in United States.
▸Is Spotlight on fuboTV?
Yes — Spotlight is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Spotlight in?
Spotlight is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Spotlight?
Spotlight runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Spotlight rated?
Spotlight is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 8,815 ratings.











