Catch Me If You Can (2003)
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Catch Me If You Can is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
What the audience says
Catch Me If You Can is one of the better-rated English films out there. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 17,640 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of English drama with crime threaded through. That score holds across 17,618 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 across 17,618 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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