The Fabelmans
A tender, bittersweet memory piece that unfolds gently, letting you watch a boy fall in love with movies while his family quietly comes apart.
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Catch Me If You Can
A slick, breezy cat-and-mouse chase that glides along on charm, wit and a current of loneliness underneath.
About 2002 film directed by Steven Spielberg
Genres drama, comedy, heist, biographical, crime
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Jeff Nathanson
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Connery, Tom Hanks, Amy Adams, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Elizabeth Banks
Music John Williams
Runtime 140 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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