Catch Me If You Can - wikipedia Catch Me If You Can This article is about the 2002 film. For other uses, see Catch Me If You Can ( disambiguation ). Catch Me If You Can Theatrical release poster Directed by Steven Spielberg Produced by Steven Spielberg Walter F. Parkes Screenplay by Jeff Nathanson Based on Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale and Stan Redding Starring Leonardo DiCaprio Tom Hanks Music by John Williams Cinematography Janusz Kamiński Edited by Michael Kahn Production company Amblin Entertainment Parkes / MacDonald Productions Distributed by DreamWorks Pictures Release date December 25, 2002 ( 2002 - 12 - 25 ) Running time 141 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $52 million Box office $352.1 million Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. The film is based on the life of Frank Abagnale, who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor and a Louisiana parish prosecutor. His primary crime was check fraud ; he became so experienced that the FBI eventually turned to him for help in catching other checking forgers. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, with Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, and Nathalie Baye in supporting roles. Development for the film started in 1980 but did not progress until 1997, when the film rights to Abagnale 's book were sold to Spielberg 's DreamWorks. David Fincher, Gore Verbinski, Lasse Hallström, Miloš Forman, and Cameron Crowe had all been possible candidates for director before Spielberg decided to direct. Filming took place from February to May 2002. The film was a financial and critical success, and was received positively by both critics and Abagnale. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 3.1 Development 3.2 Casting 3.3 Filming 4 Music 5 Historical accuracy 6 Themes 7 Release 7.1 Box office 7.2 Critical response 7.3 Home media 8 Musical adaptation 9 See also 10 References 11 External links Plot In 1963, teenaged Frank Abagnale lives in New Rochelle, New York with his father Frank Abagnale, Sr., and French mother Paula. When Frank Sr. is denied a business loan at Chase Manhattan Bank due to unknown difficulties with the IRS, the family is forced to move from their large home to a small apartment. Paula carries on an affair with Jack, a friend of her husband. Meanwhile, Frank poses as a substitute teacher in his French class. Frank 's parents file for divorce, and Frank runs away. When he runs out of money, he begins relying on confidence scams to get by. Soon, Frank 's cons increase and he even impersonates an airline pilot. He forges Pan Am payroll checks and succeeds in stealing over $2.8 million. Meanwhile, Carl Hanratty, an FBI bank fraud agent, begins tracking Frank. Carl and Frank meet at a hotel, where Frank convinces Carl his name is Barry Allen of the Secret Service, and that he was also after the fraud. Frank leaves, Carl angrily realizing a minute too late that he has been fooled. Later, at Christmas, Carl is still at work when Frank calls him, attempting to apologize for duping Carl. Carl rejects his apology and tells him he will soon be caught, but laughs when he realizes Frank actually called him because he has no one else to talk to. Frank hangs up, and Carl continues to investigate, suddenly realizing ( thanks to a waiter ) that the name `` Barry Allen '' is from the Flash comic books and that Frank is actually a teenager. Frank, meanwhile, has expanded his con to include the identities of a doctor and lawyer. While playing Dr. Frank Conners, he falls in love with Brenda. While asking her father 's permission to marry her, he admits the truth about himself and asks for help with the Louisiana State Bar exam. Carl tracks him to his engagement party and Frank is able to sneak out a bedroom window minutes before Carl bursts in. Before leaving, Frank makes Brenda promise to meet him in Miami two days later so they can elope. Frank sees her waiting for him two days later, but also notices plainclothes agents waiting to arrest him ; realizing he has been set up, he escapes on a flight to Europe. Seven months later, Carl shows his boss that Frank has been forging checks all over western Europe and asks permission to go to Europe to look for him. When his boss refuses, Carl brings Frank 's checks to printing professionals who claim that the checks were printed in France. From an interview with Frank 's mother, Carl remembers that she was actually born in Montrichard, France. He goes there and locates Frank, and tells him that the French police will kill him if he does not go with Carl quietly. Frank assumes he is lying at first, but Carl promises Frank he would never lie to him, and Carl takes him outside, where the French police escort him to prison. The scene then flashes forward to a plane returning Frank home from prison, where Carl informs him that his father has died. Grief - stricken, Frank escapes from the plane and goes back to his old house, where he finds his mother with the man she left his father for, as well as a girl who Frank realizes is his half - sister. Frank gives himself up and is sentenced to 12 years in prison, getting visits from time to time from Carl. When Frank points out how one of the checks Carl is carrying as evidence is fake, Carl convinces the FBI to offer Frank a deal by which he can live out the remainder of his sentence working for the bank fraud department of the FBI, which Frank accepts. While working at the FBI, Frank misses the thrill of the chase and even attempts to fly as an airline pilot again. He is cornered by Carl, who insists that Frank will return to the FBI job since no one is chasing him. On the following Monday, Carl is nervous that Frank has not yet arrived at work. However, Frank eventually arrives and they discuss their next case. The ending credits reveal that Frank has been happily married for 26 years, has three sons, lives in the Midwest, is still good friends with Carl, has caught some of the world 's most elusive money forgers, and earns millions of dollars each year because of his work creating unforgeable checks. Cast Leonardo DiCaprio and the real Frank Abagnale. Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale, Jr. Before his 19th birthday, Frank successfully conned millions of dollars ' worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and Louisiana parish prosecutor. Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent who pursues Frank for most of the film. Hanratty is often teased by other agents who take check fraud as a joke. Hanratty is divorced, and his daughter and ex-wife live in Chicago. In the end, Carl and Frank become great friends. Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale, Sr., Frank 's father, and a World War II veteran. Frank, Sr. loses his wife Paula and most of his wealth after he committed tax evasion. Frank, Sr. dies after falling down a staircase in a train station. Nathalie Baye as Paula Abagnale. Frank, Sr. meets her when she is 18 years old in Montrichard, France during World War II. Five weeks later, the couple marries. They divorce when Frank Jr. is 16, leaving Paula to marry Jack Barnes, with whom she has a daughter. Amy Adams as Brenda Strong. Before becoming a nurse, Brenda had an abortion. Her strict Lutheran parents disown her, until they meet Frank, Jr. Martin Sheen as Roger Strong, Brenda 's father, and Carol 's husband. Roger is a well - recognized district attorney in Louisiana and is not easily convinced that Frank, Jr. graduated from law school. James Brolin as Jack Barnes, an associate of Frank, Sr. at the New Rochelle, New York Rotary Club. Barnes later carries on an affair with Paula, leading to the divorce of Frank Jr. 's parents. Nancy Lenehan as Carol Strong, Brenda 's mother and Roger 's wife. When thinking that Frank, Jr. is a doctor, lawyer and Lutheran, she is highly ecstatic for her daughter 's marriage. Brian Howe, Frank John Hughes and Chris Ellis portray FBI agents. Jennifer Garner cameos as a call girl. Ellen Pompeo, Elizabeth Banks, and Kaitlin Doubleday have supporting roles. The real Frank Abagnale appears in a cameo as a French police officer arresting his character. Production Development Frank Abagnale sold the film rights to his autobiography in 1980. Executive Producer Michel Shane purchased the film rights in 1990, for Paramount Pictures. By December 1997, Barry Kemp purchased the film rights from Shane, bringing the project to DreamWorks, with Jeff Nathanson writing the script. By April 2000, David Fincher was attached to direct over the course of a few months, but dropped out in favor of Panic Room. In July 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio had entered discussions to star, with Gore Verbinski to direct. Steven Spielberg signed on as producer, and filming was set to begin in March 2001. Casting Verbinski cast James Gandolfini as Carl Hanratty, Ed Harris as Frank Abagnale, Sr., and Chloë Sevigny as Brenda Strong. Verbinski dropped out because of DiCaprio 's commitment on Gangs of New York. Lasse Hallström was in negotiations to direct by May 2001, but dropped out in July 2001. At this stage Harris and Sevigny left the film, but Gandolfini was still attached. Spielberg, co-founder of DreamWorks, offered the job of director to Miloš Forman, and considered hiring Cameron Crowe. During this negotiation period, Spielberg began to consider directing the film himself, eventually dropping projects such as Big Fish and Memoirs of a Geisha. Spielberg officially committed to directing in August 2001. The search for Strong 's portrayer lasted months but Amy Adams was eventually cast. Spielberg `` loved '' her tape and producer Walter F. Parkes commented that she was `` as fresh and honest as anyone we 'd seen, '' which was an important element in the role. Christopher Walken was cast as Frank Abagnale, Sr. following Parkes ' suggestion. Martin Sheen played Roger Strong as he had `` intimidating presence ''. Spielberg wanted a French actress to portray Paula Abagnale to stay true to the facts. He asked for the help of Brian De Palma, who was living in Paris and he did tests with several actresses such as Nathalie Baye. Spielberg had seen Jennifer Garner on Alias and wanted her to play a small role in the film due to her busy schedule. Filming The original start date was January 2002, but was pushed to February 7 in Los Angeles, California. Locations included Burbank, Downey, New York City, LA / Ontario International Airport ( which doubled for Miami International Airport ), Quebec City and Montreal. The film was shot in 147 locations in only 52 days. DiCaprio reflected, `` Scenes that we thought would take three days took an afternoon ''. Filming ran from April 25 -- 30 in Park Avenue, just outside the Waldorf - Astoria Hotel. Production moved to Orange, New Jersey and returned to Brooklyn for bank and courthouse scenes. Shooting also took place at the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Quebec City was chosen for its European character and French feel. Place Royale, within Old Quebec, stands for Montrichard -- the church in the background of the arrest scene is Notre - Dame - des - Victoires. Filming ended on May 12 in Montreal. Music Main article : Catch Me If You Can ( soundtrack ) The film 's soundtrack was released on December 10, 2002 by DreamWorks Records. The original score was composed and conducted by John Williams. Historical accuracy Despite the various changes from real - life events, Abagnale believed Spielberg was the only filmmaker who `` could do this film justice ''. However, Abagnale had little involvement with the film. In November 2001 Abagnale reported, `` I 've never met nor spoken to Steven Spielberg and I have not read the script. I prefer not to. I understand that they now portray my father in a better light, as he really was. Steven Spielberg has told the screenplay writer ( Jeff Nathanson ) that he wants complete accuracy in the relationships and actual scams that I perpetrated. I hope in the end the movie will be entertaining, exciting, funny and bring home an important message about family, childhood and divorce ''. The real Abagnale never saw his father again after he ran away from home. Spielberg `` wanted to continue to have that connection where Frank kept trying to please his father ; by making him proud of him ; by seeing him in the uniform, the Pan-American uniform ''. However, Abagnale praised the idea. `` Even though I did n't see my dad again, every night after living a brilliant day and meeting many women, and making much money, I 'd come back alone to a hotel room and I would just think of my mom and dad and fantasize about getting them back together again, and cry. It 's the justification of a fantasy. '' In the shooting script, Hanks ' character was referred to as Joseph Shea, the real name of the actual FBI agent who tracked and later worked with Abagnale, but the name was changed to Carl Hanratty for unknown reasons. Themes Catch Me if You Can deals with themes of broken homes and troubled childhoods. Spielberg 's parents divorced when he was a teenager, similar to Frank Abagnale 's situation. In the film, Carl Hanratty is also divorced from his wife, who lives with their daughter in Chicago. `` Some of my films have had to do with broken homes and people on the run from their sad pasts '', Spielberg stated. `` But there are those strands that got me to say : you know, there 's something also about me that I can say through the telling of this kind of lighthearted story ''. Spielberg also wanted to create a film that sympathized with a crook. He explained, `` Frank was a 21st century genius working within the innocence of the mid ' 60s, when people were more trusting than they are now. I do n't think this is the kind of movie where somebody could say, ' I have a career plan. ' '' Release `` I know that Hollywood has made a number of changes to the story, but I am honored that Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks participated in the making of the movie inspired by my life. It is important to understand that it is just a movie, not a biographical documentary. '' -- Frank Abagnale 's reaction to the film Game Show Network aired the 1977 episode of the television game show To Tell the Truth that featured Frank Abagnale. Segments were shown on December 29, 2002 and January 1, 2003 as promotion. The marketing department was careful to market the film as `` inspired by a true story '' in order to avoid controversy similar to that surrounding A Beautiful Mind ( 2001 ) and The Hurricane ( 1999 ), both of which deviated from history. The premiere took place at Westwood, Los Angeles, California on December 18, 2002. Box Office Catch Me If You Can was released on December 25, 2002, earning slightly above $30 million in 3,225 theaters during its opening weekend. The film went on to gross $164.6 million in North America and $187.5 million in foreign countries, coming at a worldwide total of $352.1 million. The film was a financial success, recouping the $52 million budget six times over. Catch Me If You Can was the eleventh highest - grossing film of 2002. Minority Report ( also directed by Spielberg ) was tenth highest. Critical response On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a certified fresh rating of 96 %, based on 197 reviews, with an average rating of 7.9 / 10. The site 's critical consensus reading, `` With help from a strong performance by Leonardo DiCaprio as real - life wunderkind con artist Frank Abagnale, Steven Spielberg crafts a film that 's stylish, breezily entertaining, and surprisingly sweet. '' On Metacritic the film has a score of 76 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating `` generally favorable reviews ''. Roger Ebert heavily praised DiCaprio 's performance, and concluded `` This is not a major Spielberg film, although it is an effortlessly watchable one ''. Mick LaSalle said it was `` not Spielberg 's best movie, but one of his smoothest and maybe his friendliest. The colorful cinematography, smart performances and brisk tempo suggest a filmmaker subordinating every other impulse to the task of manufacturing pleasure. '' Stephen Hunter believed DiCaprio shows `` the range and ease and cleverness that Martin Scorsese so underutilized in Gangs of New York ''. James Berardinelli observed, `` Catch Me if You Can never takes itself or its subjects too seriously, and contains more genuinely funny material than about 90 % of the so - called ' comedies ' found in multiplexes these days ''. In addition Berardinelli praised John Williams ' film score, which he felt was `` more intimate and jazzy than his usual material, evoking ( intentionally ) Henry Mancini ''. Peter Travers was one of few who gave the film a negative review. Travers considered Catch Me if You Can to be `` bogged down over 140 minutes. A film that took off like a hare on speed ends like a winded tortoise. '' At the 75th Academy Awards, Christopher Walken and John Williams were nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Score. Walken won the same category at the 56th British Academy Film Awards, while Williams, costume designer Mary Zophres and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson received nominations. DiCaprio was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture -- Drama. Williams also earned a Grammy Award nomination. Elements of the film were later parodied in The Simpsons episode `` Catch ' Em If You Can ''. Home media Catch Me If You Can was released on DVD on May 6, 2003 and on Blu - ray on December 4, 2012. Musical adaptation Main article : Catch Me If You Can ( musical ) A musical adaptation of the same name premiered at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington in July 2009, starring Aaron Tveit and Norbert Leo Butz. It began previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on March 11, 2011 and officially opened April 10, 2011. The musical was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. See also The Great Impostor, a 1961 film based on the story of an impostor named Ferdinand Waldo Demara. The Pretender, a TV series References Jump up ^ `` CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ( 12A ) ''. British Board of Film Classification. December 13, 2002. Retrieved February 13, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Van Luling, Todd ( October 17, 2014 ). `` 11 Easter Eggs You Never Noticed In Your Favorite Movies ''. The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. Retrieved January 29, 2015. ^ Jump up to : Frank Abagnale ( September 3, 2002 ). `` Comments ''. Abagnale & Associates. Archived from the original on February 16, 2009. Retrieved June 30, 2008. ^ Jump up to : Claude Brodesser ; Dana Harris ( August 21, 2001 ). `` D'Works to play ' Catch ' ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Charles Lyons ; Dade Hayes ( January 8, 2002 ). `` D'Works sets play date for pricey ' Catch ' ''. Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2008. Jump up ^ Dan Cox ( December 15, 1997 ). `` TV vet Kemp prepping pix at U, UA, D'Works ''. Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2008. Jump up ^ Michael Fleming ( April 4, 2000 ). `` ' Noon ' strikes twice at Spyglass for 3 scribes ''. Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2008. Jump up ^ Claude Brodesser ; Charles Lyons ( July 31, 2000 ). `` DiCaprio plays ' Catch ' ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Michael Fleming ( August 22, 2000 ). `` Fox rocks with Mamas & Papas pic ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. ^ Jump up to : Michael Fleming ( July 30, 2001 ). `` Dish : Billionaire Reveres films ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Claude Brodesser ; Dana Harris ( November 6, 2000 ). `` Inside Move : DiCaprio misses ' Catch ' ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. ^ Jump up to : Stax ( July 6, 2001 ). `` Another ' Catch ' for Leo 's Next Flick ''. IGN. Retrieved July 1, 2008. Jump up ^ Michael Fleming ( March 15, 2001 ). `` Beresford goes home again ; ' Project ' pulled ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Charles Lyons ; Dana Harris ( May 22, 2001 ). `` Hallstrom plays ' Catch ' ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Claude Brodesser ; Cathy Dunkley ( August 5, 2001 ). `` IEG, DiCaprio ' Gang ' up ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Catch Me If You Can : Production Notes ''. Culture.com. Retrieved January 8, 2013. Jump up ^ Army Archerd ( February 11, 2002 ). `` Kudos to Opening Ceremonies ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Army Archerd ( April 2, 2002 ). `` ' Tonight Show ' employees get anni bonus ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Catch Me If You Can ''. Extra. December 12, 2002. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ Army Archerd ( April 30, 2002 ). `` Who will fill Frank Sinatra 's shoes ? ''. Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2008. Jump up ^ Brian Linder ( May 2, 2002 ). `` Spielly Update : ' Report ', ' Catch Me ' ''. IGN. Retrieved July 1, 2008. Jump up ^ Army Archerd ( May 14, 2002 ). `` ' Sierra Madre ' inspires ' Spider - Man ' helmer ''. Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2008. ^ Jump up to : Stax ( November 15, 2001 ). `` The Man Behind ' Catch Me If You Can ' ''. IGN. Retrieved July 1, 2008. ^ Jump up to : Steve Head ( December 17, 2002 ). `` An Interview with Steven Spielberg ''. IGN. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Claude Brodesser ( August 28, 2001 ). `` D'Works tracking top cop for Catch ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ Josef Adalian ( December 10, 2002 ). `` Inside Move : Net game for movie link ''. Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ `` H'w 'd plays ' Catch ' ''. Variety. December 18, 2002. Retrieved June 30, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Catch Me If You Can ( 2002 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 29, 2008. Jump up ^ `` 2002 Yearly Box Office Results ''. Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 29, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Catch Me If You Can ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Flixter. Retrieved June 29, 2008. Jump up ^ Ebert, Roger. `` Catch Me If You Can ''. Chicago Sun - Times. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ Mick LaSalle ( December 25, 2002 ). `` Holiday Movies ''. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ Stephen Hunter ( December 25, 2002 ). `` A Merry Chase ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ Berardinelli, James. `` Catch Me If You Can ''. ReelViews.net. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ Travers, Peter ( January 2, 2003 ). `` Catch Me If You Can ''. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 19, 2008. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ `` 74th Academy Awards ''. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ `` 56th BAFTA Awards ''. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Golden Globes : 2003 ''. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ `` Grammy Awards : 2003 ''. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Jump up ^ Matthew Nastuk, Ian Maxtone - Graham ( 2004 - 04 - 25 ). `` Catch ' Em if You Can ''. The Simpsons. Season 15. Episode 331. Fox Broadcasting Company. Jump up ^ `` Catch Me If You Can -- Box Office Data, DVD Sales, Movie News, Cast Information ''. The Numbers. Retrieved January 8, 2013. Jump up ^ Perkis, Ed ( December 4, 2012 ). `` Catch Me If You Can ( Blu - ray ) DVD Review ''. CinemaBlend.com. Retrieved January 8, 2013. Jump up ^ Hetrick, Adam. Broadway - Aimed `` Catch Me If You Can Ends Seattle Premiere Run Aug. 16 '' Archived August 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine... Playbill. August 16, 2009. Retrieved 2011 - 11 - 17. Jump up ^ `` CATCH ME IF YOU CAN to Open on Broadway April 10 ; Previews March 7, 2011 ''. BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved October 17, 2011. Jump up ^ `` Catch Me If You Can Books Broadway 's Neil Simon Theatre '' Archived September 26, 2013, at the Wayback Machine... Playbill. Retrieved October 17, 2011. Jump up ^ `` 2011 Tony Nominations Announced ; Book of Mormon Earns 14 Nominations '' Archived September 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine... Playbill. Retrieved October 17, 2011. Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding. Catch Me If You Can : The Amazing True Story of the Youngest and Most Daring Con Man in the History of Fun and Profit. ( ISBN 0 - 06 - 052971 - 7 ). External links Wikiquote has quotations related to : Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can on IMDb Catch Me If You Can at AllMovie Catch Me If You Can at the TCM Movie Database Catch Me If You Can at the American Film Institute Catalog Catch Me If You Can at Box Office Mojo Catch Me If You Can at Rotten Tomatoes Catch Me If You Can at Metacritic An Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio - Movies Feature at IGN Official website for Catch Me If You Can the musical hide Steven Spielberg Filmography Awards and nominations Films directed Firelight ( 1964 ) Slipstream ( 1967 ) Amblin ' ( 1968 ) Night Gallery ( `` Eyes '' segment, 1969 ) L.A. 2017 ( 1971 ) Duel ( 1971 ) Something Evil ( 1972 ) Savage ( 1973 ) The Sugarland Express ( 1974, also wrote ) Jaws ( 1975 ) Close Encounters of the Third Kind ( 1977, also wrote ) 1941 ( 1979 ) Raiders of the Lost Ark ( 1981 ) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ( 1982 ) Twilight Zone : The Movie ( `` Kick the Can '' segment, 1983 ) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ( 1984 ) The Color Purple ( 1985 ) Empire of the Sun ( 1987 ) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ( 1989 ) Always ( 1989 ) Hook ( 1991 ) Jurassic Park ( 1993 ) Schindler 's List ( 1993 ) The Lost World : Jurassic Park ( 1997 ) Amistad ( 1997 ) Saving Private Ryan ( 1998 ) A.I. Artificial Intelligence ( 2001, also wrote ) Minority Report ( 2002 ) Catch Me If You Can ( 2002 ) The Terminal ( 2004 ) War of the Worlds ( 2005 ) Munich ( 2005 ) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ( 2008 ) The Adventures of Tintin ( 2011 ) War Horse ( 2011 ) Lincoln ( 2012 ) Bridge of Spies ( 2015 ) The BFG ( 2016 ) The Post ( 2017 ) Ready Player One ( 2018 ) Films written Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies ( 1973 ) Poltergeist ( 1982, also produced ) The Goonies ( 1985 ) Films produced An American Tail : Fievel Goes West ( 1991 ) Memoirs of a Geisha ( 2005 ) Flags of Our Fathers ( 2006 ) Letters from Iwo Jima ( 2006 ) Super 8 ( 2011 ) The Hundred - Foot Journey ( 2014 ) Television Amazing Stories ( 1985 -- 87 ) High Incident ( 1996 -- 97 ) Invasion America ( 1998 ) See also Steven Spielberg bibliography Amblin Partners Amblin Entertainment Amblin Television DreamWorks Television Amblimation DreamWorks USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education GND : 4818806 - 2 VIAF : 202976346 Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Catch_Me_If_You_Can&oldid=845187096 '' Categories : 2002 films English - language films 2000s biographical films 2000s crime drama films Amblin Entertainment films American biographical films American chase films American crime drama films American films Biographical films about fraudsters Crime films based on actual events Drama films based on actual events DreamWorks Pictures films Films scored by John Williams Films about con artists Films about identity theft Films based on biographies Films directed by Steven Spielberg Films set in Atlanta Films set in California Films set in Florida Films set in France Films set in Louisiana Films set in Westchester County, New York Films set in New York City Films set in the 1960s Films shot in California Films shot in Montreal Films produced by Steven Spielberg True crime films Fraud in fiction Hidden categories : Webarchive template wayback links Use mdy dates from October 2015 Good articles Wikipedia articles with GND identifiers Wikipedia articles with VIAF identifiers Talk Contents About Wikipedia Wikiquote বাংলা Български Català Čeština Dansk Deutsch Español Euskara فارسی Français Galego 한국어 Հայերեն Hrvatski Bahasa Indonesia Italiano עברית ქართული Кыргызча Latviešu Lumbaart Magyar Македонски മലയാളം მარგალური Bahasa Melayu Монгол Nederlands 日本 語 Norsk ਪੰਜਾਬੀ پنجابی Polski Português Română Русский Scots Simple English کوردی Српски / srpski Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Suomi Svenska Türkçe Українська Tiếng Việt 中文 39 more Edit links This page was last edited on 10 June 2018, at 01 : 34 ( UTC ). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: who is the film catch me if you can based on
Answer: Frank Abagnale