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Foxcatcher
7.1
/10
2,944 Ratings

Synopsis

When wealthy John du Pont invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his brother Dave. However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark road, causing the athlete’s self-esteem to slip.

Our take

A true-crime wrestling drama and a disturbing, disquieting take-down of the American dream, Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher is an acting showcase for its great if surprising cast: Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and Channing Tatum. Winner of the Best Director prize at the Cannes Film Festival.