Spotlight

2015 · 2h 9m · Released

R Drama, History

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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Tom McCarthy Director

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

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Where can I watch Spotlight?

Spotlight is available to stream on fuboTV, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Plex Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

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 stars in Spotlight?

Spotlight stars Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, and John Slattery.

When did Spotlight come out?

Spotlight was released in 2015.

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