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Spotlight

7.820152h 9mRMovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorTom McCarthy
WritersTom McCarthy·Josh Singer
ProducersJeff Skoll·Jonathan King

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Cast · Directed by Tom McCarthy

MRMark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Michael Rezendes
MKMichael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Walter 'Robby' Robinson
RMRachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams
Sacha Pfeiffer
LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Marty Baron
JSJohn Slattery
John Slattery
Ben Bradlee, Jr.
BJBrian d'Arcy James
Brian d'Arcy James
Matt Carroll
STStanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Mitchell Garabedian
EWElena Wohl
Elena Wohl
Barbara
GAGene Amoroso
Gene Amoroso
Steve Kurkjian
DMDoug Murray
Doug Murray
Peter Canellos
SMSharon McFarlane
Sharon McFarlane
Helen Donovan
JSJamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Jim Sullivan

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Spotlight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Spotlight?

Spotlight is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy and Shout! Factory TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Spotlight on Netflix?

No, Spotlight is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Kanopy.

Is Spotlight on Amazon Prime Video?

Spotlight isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Spotlight for free?

Spotlight is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Shout! Factory TV in United States.

Is Spotlight based on a true story?

Yes — Spotlight is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).