A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Directed by Steven Spielberg
💰 Earned $352.1M on a $52M budget — a 6.8× return.
🏆 Nominated for 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 46 nominations total.
🤝 One of 6 films pairing Steven Spielberg with Tom Hanks.
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