The true(ish) story of one of the most audacious masquerades in criminal history comes to life in Steven Spielberg’s stylish, fast-paced comedy-drama.
Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another) stars as Frank Abagnale Jr., a charming, brilliant teenager who masters the art of check fraud and identity theft after fleeing a broken home. Before his 21st birthday, Frank successfully poses as a Pan Am airline pilot, a chief hospital resident, and a parish prosecutor, all while amassing a massive fortune.
However, Frank’s high-flying lifestyle draws the attention of Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks), a famously meticulous and humourless FBI bank fraud agent. What follows is a globe-spanning pursuit where the hunter and the hunted develop a uniquely complex, symbiotic relationship.
Anchored by John Williams’ jazzy, Oscar-nominated score and vibrant mid-century cinematography, the film is both a brilliant caper and a touching exploration of family, loneliness, and identity.