Catch Me If You Can
“The true story of a real fake.”
Synopsis
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Frank Abagnale Jr.
Tom Hanks
Carl Hanratty
Christopher Walken
Frank Abagnale
Martin Sheen
Roger Strong
Nathalie Baye
Paula Abagnale
Amy Adams
Brenda Strong
James Brolin
Jack Barnes
Brian Howe
Earl Amdursky
Frank John Hughes
Tom Fox
Steve Eastin
Paul Morgan
Chris Ellis
Special Agent Witkins
John Finn
Assistant Director Marsh
Jennifer Garner
Cheryl Ann
Nancy Lenehan
Carol Strong
Ellen Pompeo
Marci
Elizabeth Banks
Lucy
Guy Thauvette
Warden Garren
Candice Azzara
Darcy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$52M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$352.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.77x
+$300.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Nathanson
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Catch Me If You Can
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $52M
- Worldwide Gross
- $352.1M
- Production Studios
- Kemp Company, Splendid Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Parkes+MacDonald Production, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Jeff Nathanson, Stan Redding, Frank Abagnale Jr.
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
Michel Shane, Anthony Romano, Steven Spielberg, Barry Kemp, Laurie MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Jeff Nathanson
Screenplay
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Mary Zophres
Costume Design
Michael Kahn
Editor
Steven Spielberg
Director
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Marc Varisco
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrice Mugnier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Désourdy
Stunt Coordinator
Webster Whinery
Stunt Coordinator
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catch Me If You Can
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Catch Me If You Can about?
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Who directed Catch Me If You Can?
Catch Me If You Can was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Catch Me If You Can?
The principal cast of Catch Me If You Can includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye.
When was Catch Me If You Can released and how long is it?
Catch Me If You Can was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Catch Me If You Can?
Catch Me If You Can had a reported production budget of $52M and grossed $352.1M at the worldwide box office (6.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Catch Me If You Can?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Catch Me If You Can was composed by John Williams.
Is Catch Me If You Can based on a book or true story?
Catch Me If You Can is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stan Redding", Book: "Frank Abagnale Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catch Me If You Can?
Catch Me If You Can holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).