Spotlight
“Break the story. Break the silence.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Spotlight | Trailer 2 [HD] | Global Road EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-11
Top Cast
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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
Neal Huff
Phil Saviano
Billy Crudup
Eric Macleish
Robert B. Kennedy
Court Clerk Mark
Duane Murray
Hansi Kalkofen
Brian Chamberlain
Paul Burke
Michael Cyril Creighton
Joe Crowley
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$98.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.93x
+$78.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Spotlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $98.7M
- Production Studios
- Participant, Anonymous Content, Rocklin / Faust, First Look Media, Open Road Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom McCarthy
Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy
Howard Shore
Masanobu Takayanagi
Tom McArdle
Michael Bederman, Peter Lawson, Josh Singer, Tom Ortenberg, Bard Dorros
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Singer
Writer
Tom McCarthy
Writer
Tom McCarthy
Director
Masanobu Takayanagi
Director of Photography
Tom McArdle
Editor
Wendy Chuck
Costume Design
Nicole Rocklin
Producer
Michael Sugar
Producer
Blye Pagon Faust
Producer
Stephen H. Carter
Production Design
Steve Golin
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Colin Davies
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Duffy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spotlight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spotlight about?
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.
Who directed Spotlight?
Spotlight was directed by Tom McCarthy.
Who stars in Spotlight?
The principal cast of Spotlight includes Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery.
When was Spotlight released and how long is it?
Spotlight was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Spotlight?
Spotlight had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $98.7M at the worldwide box office (4.93 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Spotlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spotlight was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spotlight?
Spotlight holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).