Copycat

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Copycat

R

1995

2h 3m

Mystery & Thriller

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Deeply shaken after being assaulted by a deranged man (Harry Connick Jr.), Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver) must face her fears if she is to help solve a series of murders. Helen is a psychologist who has studied serial killers, but this case, in which the crimes seem modeled on the work of infamous deviants, is grimmer than most. With the help of two San Francisco police officers (Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney), Helen tries to come between the murderer and his next victim.

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Critics Consensus

Copycat's outstanding cast helps this often unpleasant thriller transcend the less palatable elements of its standard-issue story.

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Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Although the plotting of this mystery-thriller about a copycat killer is flawed, Hunter and Weaver drive the show with strong performances.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 11, 2022

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

A straightforward intelligent thriller.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 11, 2022

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Killer star power propels Copycat.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 10, 2022

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Copycat is a well-paced thriller, adroit, compelling, and slick.

Apr 17, 2024

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It's one of the better thrillers of the 1990s.

Rated: B

Sep 12, 2023

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Peter Keough

Boston Phoenix

What raises Copycat marginally above the second-rate and impotent is director Jon Amiel.

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John R.

This was my kind of movie! So fun!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Kalissa H

Gripping the whole movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Ava S

Copycat features a captivating mystery and two powerful female leads that pull you in, generally working as a typical crime thriller, even if its a bit too theatrical in its presentation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Daniel N

Brilliant old school thriller that's still awesome to watch today

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Jim R.

Weaver and Hunter were fabulous together. I did not recognize Harry Connick Jr and he gave one creepy and scary performance. Story was typical but had enough twists in it to keep it interesting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 3 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $31,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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Synopsis

Deeply shaken after being assaulted by a deranged man (Harry Connick Jr.), Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver) must face her fears if she is to help solve a series of murders. Helen is a psychologist who has studied serial killers, but this case, in which the crimes seem modeled on the work of infamous deviants, is grimmer than most. With the help of two San Francisco police officers (Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney), Helen tries to come between the murderer and his next victim.

Director: Jon Amiel
Producer: Arnon Milchan, Mark Tarlov
Production Co: Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.3M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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