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Play trailer 2:06 Poster for Capote R Released Sep 30, 2005 1h 55m Biography History Drama Crime Play Trailer Watchlist
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Reading of the murder of a Kansas family, New York City novelist Truman Capote (Philip Seymour Hoffman) decides to cover the story himself, and travels to the small town with his childhood friend, aspiring novelist Harper Lee (Catherine Keener). When Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.) and Dick Hickock (Mark Pellegrino) are arrested and charged, Capote forms an emotional bond with Smith during his jailhouse interviews despite the young criminal's apparent guilt.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's riveting central performance guides a well-constructed retelling of the most sensational and significant period in author Truman Capote's life.

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Tim Robey Sight & Sound As Capote, Philip Seymour Hoffman is in complete control of his effects... No other actor has the ability to laugh at his own jokes and be so appallingly funny. Aug 1, 2018 Full Review Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) It's the acting that sings, especially when Hoffman duets with luminous Catherine Keener, the lady with the loveliest laugh in film. Hoffman's writer is a self-serving egoist; Keener's a restrained, wise soul. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Victoria Segal New Statesman Unfortunately, by the end of it, Capote isn't the only one who wants to turn to drink. Sep 26, 2017 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Anyone checking out this drama expecting an exhaustive expose on the literary lion and social raconteur might be surprised to learn that the film focuses exclusively on the period when he researched and wrote his nonfiction masterpiece In Cold Blood. Rated: 3/4 Aug 26, 2025 Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast Hoffman's Oscar-winning performance is the main reason to watch this biographical drama. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Mar 28, 2025 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Hoffman goes beyond mimic to inhabit the contradictory soul under the fey, mannered skin of the social creature who is most at home holding court in New York cocktail parties. Dec 17, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Matheus F Philip Seymour Hoffman is irreplaceable. The best performance of his career. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/25 Full Review Patrick G. 8.9/10 Good movie this mf is an insane actor fr Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Stephen C Based on a true story in 1 hour and 55 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Violent Images and Brief Strong Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $28,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy 20th anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Grant H A story and less acting job for the ages, Capote is as tragic as it is forward. The systematic view of a deed gone wrong, incarceration, selfishness, and the everlasting effect all of it has on those involved. Hoffman is at the peak of his abilities, as was Truman during the controversial writing of this non-fiction novel. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/21/25 Full Review Juan Felipe G Definitivamente es mejor que Infamous. Se apega más a lo escrito en el libro. Está mejor dirigida, y la actuación de los actores principales es mucho mejor. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review joe d Good but Infamous is definitely better. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Reading of the murder of a Kansas family, New York City novelist Truman Capote (Philip Seymour Hoffman) decides to cover the story himself, and travels to the small town with his childhood friend, aspiring novelist Harper Lee (Catherine Keener). When Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.) and Dick Hickock (Mark Pellegrino) are arrested and charged, Capote forms an emotional bond with Smith during his jailhouse interviews despite the young criminal's apparent guilt.
Director
Bennett Miller
Producer
Caroline Baron, William Vince, Michael Ohoven
Screenwriter
Dan Futterman
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
United Artists
Rating
R (Violent Images|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Biography, History, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.7M
Runtime
1h 55m
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