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OSCAR WINNER
"Break the story. Break the silence."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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4 countries
Netflix
4 countries
Tubi
FREE
2 countries
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1 country
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FREE
1 country
Plex
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Spotlight earned $98.7M worldwide on a $20.0M budget — a 393% return on investment.
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Year context
Spotlight was released 11 years ago in 2015.
CAST (20)
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
Paul Guilfoyle
Peter Conley
Michael Countryman
Richard Gilman
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$98.7M
Revenue
+393%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Participant
Anonymous Content
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Award for Best Picture
2016
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
2016
WON
B
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
2015
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
129 min (2h 9m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (8,644 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$98,690,254
Profit
+$78,690,254
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Spotlight?
Spotlight has a runtime of 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Who directed Spotlight?
Spotlight was directed by Tom McCarthy.
Who stars in Spotlight?
The cast of Spotlight includes Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery.
How much did Spotlight make at the box office?
Spotlight earned $98,690,254 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of Spotlight?
Spotlight has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 8,644 votes on TMDB.
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Drama
History
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