A highly acclaimed comedy-drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio departs Netflix on June 3, 2026, giving viewers just weeks to catch this Steven Spielberg-directed gem.
Storyline and Cast
Catch Me If You Can (2002) chronicles the exploits of a teenage runaway who impersonates professionals and forges checks, drawing the pursuit of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, portrayed by Tom Hanks. The narrative draws from the semi-autobiographical book by Frank Abagnale Jr., who detailed his multimillion-dollar scams before turning 19. The ensemble includes standout performances from Amy Adams, Christopher Walken, and Martin Sheen.
Awards and Critical Praise
The film secured Steven Spielberg a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Director in 2003 and Christopher Walken a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. It holds an 8.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics rank it among Spielberg’s finest, lauding the “impeccable cast and performances.”
Leonardo DiCaprio earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. Netflix highlighted it as a “cinematic masterpiece” in a recent social media clip.
Audience Reactions
One Rotten Tomatoes reviewer raved: “Love this film so much. The writing is absolutely incredible and fits hand in hand with a phenomenal story that at some parts feel unbelievable.” A viewer described it as a “classic,” noting: “So much fun, I could watch this movie again and again, wonderfully charming and with such lovable personalities. DiCaprio, Spielberg, and Hanks work their absolute best make this movie a classic.”
While a minority found it slow-paced, most feedback remains overwhelmingly positive.
Box Office Performance
The movie grossed $164.6 million in North America and $352.1 million worldwide.
Time is running out—stream Catch Me If You Can on Netflix before it exits on June 3, 2026.
