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Spotlight

2015·Movie·R·129 min·7.8(8,815)

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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Where to watch Spotlight in United States

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Where is Spotlight streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, PlexAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyArthouseCNMAApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon 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
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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.

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Cast of Spotlight

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

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.

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