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Foxcatcher
Foxcatcher
7.1
/10
2,844 Ratings

FOXCATCHER

Directed by Bennett Miller
United States, 2014
Drama, Biography, Sport

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.

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.