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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 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 David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Capote fails to treat the most pressing issues-above all, what is it about American life that produces this "senseless" homicidal violence? Feb 15, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com As Perry Smith, Clifton Collins, Jr. is particularly strong in revealing a killer whose path may have been chosen for him. Rated: 4.0/4.0 Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ian S Based on a true story. Good performances especially by Phillip Seymour Hoffman also well written and directed. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Thom N This film, like the harrowing and wonderfully constructed novel from which it takes its central story, is filled with an eerie sense of ennui, grief, and isolation that is visually represented by the empty wide open plains of Kansas and the prison cells and farmhouses in which the majority of this movies scenes take place. One of Philip Seymour Hoffman's best acting roles by far, right up there with his role as Brandt in the 1996 comedy whodunit film "The Big Lebowski". That's marvellous. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Willian F The film itself is interesting because it shows a side of being a journalist, offering a perspective that makes us reflect on how far it’s right to go to get a good story or an interesting lead. It also makes us think about the limits of our profession, especially when we are chasing facts for an important case that could become significant. It questions what is truly worth doing to uncover the truth, without leaving aside the ethical principles of being a journalist. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review mark g Philip Seymour Hoffman delivers one of the most deserving Best Actor performances ever. Beautifully shot film that starts simple enough, but then spins into a psychological nightmare for all the main characters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Robert L I'm not sure how accurate this is in absolute context, but it's a scathing indictment of human nature. A nice study in psychology. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review helder f It’s a nice movie, and regardless of how close it is to reality is an interesting story. A dynamic between a famous writer and poor convict is depicted in a way that’s probably more beautiful than one would immediately notice. Both these two people are grandiose in their sphere; both fragile in their own ways. But Capote is by far the most powerful of the two - which grants him the capacity of mercy but also abuse. When it comes to the reality, and how much of the movie depicts the reality well… it’s hard to tell. Capote the character is depicted in a way that appears rather crystallized and he doesn’t appear to evolve or at least to flow. He appears contrived. As for the facts, it surely depicts capote in a not so positive light. Selfish, manipulative and narcissistic.,. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Capote: Official Clip - This is My Work Capote: Official Clip - This is My Work 1:51 Capote: Official Clip - I Want to Take Your Notebooks Capote: Official Clip - I Want to Take Your Notebooks 1:59 Capote: Official Clip - Charming the Deweys Capote: Official Clip - Charming the Deweys 2:10 Capote: Official Clip - Paying for Compliments Capote: Official Clip - Paying for Compliments 1:39 Capote: Official Clip - Did You Fall in Love With Him? Capote: Official Clip - Did You Fall in Love With Him? 1:55 Capote: Official Clip - The Way I Am Capote: Official Clip - The Way I Am 1:53 Capote: Official Clip - Remembering the Murder Capote: Official Clip - Remembering the Murder 1:58 Capote: Official Clip - What's the Name of Your Book? Capote: Official Clip - What's the Name of Your Book? 2:06 Capote: Official Clip - They're Torturing Me Capote: Official Clip - They're Torturing Me 2:06 Capote: Official Clip - I Did Everything I Could Capote: Official Clip - I Did Everything I Could 2:08 View more videos
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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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