Spotlight

"Break the story. Break the silence."

Nov 20 2015 R 2h 9m
Biography, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

When the Boston Globe's tenacious "Spotlight" team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world.

Written by

Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy

Directed by

Tom McCarthy

Production Countries

United States of America, Canada

Production Companies

Open Road Films, Topic Studios, Entertainment One, First Look Media, Rocklin / Faust, Anonymous Content, Participant

Languages

English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 124 wins & 144 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
515,765
Average Rating
8.1 out of 10
Metascore
93
Popularity
NA