The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
English drama film directed by Ben Lewin
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m 98 min
- Released
- 19 January 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Catcher Was a Spy has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 19 January 2018. It is directed by Ben Lewin and stars Paul Rudd, Mark Strong and Connie Nielsen.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ben Lewin
- Cast
- Paul Rudd, Mark Strong, Connie Nielsen, Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce, Shea Whigham, Paul Giamatti, Jeff Daniels, Tom Wilkinson, Giancarlo Giannini, William Hope, Pierfrancesco Favino
- Cinematography
- Andrij Parekh
- Music
- Howard Shore
- Written by
- Robert Rodat
- Distribution
- IFC Films, Fandango
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Catcher Was a Spy
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 January 2018
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Catcher Was a Spy?
The Catcher Was a Spy has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes, or 98 min.
When did The Catcher Was a Spy release?
The Catcher Was a Spy released on 19 January 2018.
Who directed The Catcher Was a Spy?
The Catcher Was a Spy is directed by Ben Lewin.
Who is in the cast of The Catcher Was a Spy?
The cast of The Catcher Was a Spy includes Paul Rudd, Mark Strong, Connie Nielsen, Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce and Shea Whigham.
What is The Catcher Was a Spy rated in the US?
The Catcher Was a Spy is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Catcher Was a Spy based on a true story or a book?
The Catcher Was a Spy is based on The Catcher Was a Spy.
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