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Copycat

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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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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 Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer A straightforward intelligent thriller. Rated: 3/5 Aug 11, 2022 Full Review Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Killer star power propels Copycat. Rated: 3/5 Aug 10, 2022 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Copycat is a well-paced thriller, adroit, compelling, and slick. Apr 17, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's one of the better thrillers of the 1990s. Rated: B Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Peter Keough Boston Phoenix What raises Copycat marginally above the second-rate and impotent is director Jon Amiel. Aug 11, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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John R. This was my kind of movie! So fun! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Kalissa H Gripping the whole movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Daniel N Brilliant old school thriller that's still awesome to watch today Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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