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2015 · 2h09 · Film

Directed by Tom McCarthy

Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d'Arcy James, Stanley Tucci, Elena Wohl, Gene Amoroso, Doug Murray

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted Curious

A team of investigative journalists examines allegations of child abuse involving priests and a long-running institutional cover-up. As they gather documents, interview survivors, and follow difficult leads, their work reveals a deeply troubling pattern and tests the community’s willingness to confront it.

Original language

English

Country

United States

Screenplay

Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy

Music

Howard Shore

Cinematography

Masanobu Takayanagi

Cast

Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d'Arcy James, Stanley Tucci, Elena Wohl, Gene Amoroso, Doug Murray

Critics score

95/100

Updated July 21, 2026

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