Foxcatcher

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Foxcatcher

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Released Nov 14, 2014

2h 14m

Drama

Crime

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When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark road, causing the athlete's self-esteem to slip. Meanwhile, du Pont becomes fixated on bringing Dave into the fold, eventually propelling all three toward an unforeseen tragedy.

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Critics Consensus

A chilling true crime drama, Foxcatcher offers Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, and Channing Tatum a chance to shine -- and all three of them rise to the challenge.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

While the acting is mostly impressive, the ending of the film leaves much to be desired as screenwriters E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman's script simply flutters to a close without much of an impact.

Rated: B-

Sep 1, 2017

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

In the back hour, the music quietly turns the screws, and Miller stops letting the air in, and I realized that a knot had formed in my chest.

Jun 18, 2016

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Jocelyn Noveck

Associated Press

[Miller] is equally adept at portraying the peculiarities of wrestling here, and how those physical moves -- beautifully choreographed and executed -- sync with deeper psychological currents.

Dec 11, 2015

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

The stylized drama is at once oddly intimate and creepily voyeuristic and Carrell’s performance both unsettling and somewhat unsatisfying.

Apr 29, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Without a doubt, the effort and the talent is there in front of and behind the camera, but, somewhere, this film drowned itself out and lost the core of what really mattered.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 13, 2024

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Roberto Tyler Ortiz

Loud and Clear Reviews

In 21st-century cinema, Foxcatcher emerges not merely as a film, but as a haunting exploration of ambition, power, and the dark undercurrents of the American Dream.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 21, 2024

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Gareth v

A chilling, slow-burn true-crime drama driven by unsettling performances. The film moves at a deliberate, almost suffocating pace, allowing the tension to creep under your skin.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é mais ou menos, e poucos ajudam a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, e só as atuações foram boas para o filme

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Patrick G.

8.2/10 Pretty wild but what makes this good is the true storiness

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 14 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Drug Use and A Scene of Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $12,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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B N

Steven Carrol amaze me with his versatility to act anything. Great film and great acting. Nothing like a movie that engages you from minute 1.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Filmy M

I can’t believe this is a true story! But yet is.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Synopsis

When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark road, causing the athlete's self-esteem to slip. Meanwhile, du Pont becomes fixated on bringing Dave into the fold, eventually propelling all three toward an unforeseen tragedy.

Director: Bennett Miller
Producer: Megan Ellison, Bennett Miller, Jon Kilik, Anthony Bregman
Screenwriter: E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Likely Story, Annapurna Pictures
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|A Scene of Violence)
Genre: Drama, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.1M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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