Drama · Crime
American
2002 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · 141 min
In the 1960s, a teenager with a talent for performance slips into one identity after another: airline pilot, doctor, lawyer. A methodical FBI agent follows the paper trail he leaves. A light, stylish chase film with a sadder undertone.
Why it matters in cinema history
A late-career crowd-pleaser from Spielberg that deliberately recalls the style of 1960s caper films and title sequences. It shows how classical Hollywood storytelling could be revived with modern polish.
Watch with intention
Watch it as a film about performance: every disguise is also a way of seeking approval from someone.
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