Where to watch Spotlight (2015) tonight
Spotlight (2015) runs 2 h 9 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 9,070 TMDB members. The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
- Runtime
- 2 h 9 min — ends 10:09 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- November 6, 2015
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 from 9,070 votes
- Director
- Tom McCarthy
- Starring
- Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Kanopy (free), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Spotlight?
- Spotlight is 2 h 9 min long (129 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:09 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Spotlight rated?
- Spotlight is rated R in the US.
- Is Spotlight a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Spotlight?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), Kanopy (free), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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