Leonardo DiCaprio's Catch Me If You Can Is Now Streaming For Free On Tubi

Published Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

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Known for pushing himself to psychological and physical limits for his work, Leonardo DiCaprio is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. From blockbusters that blend artistic ambitions with emotional vulnerability to gritty indie films, the actor is celebrated for his range and versatility.

Even before Titanic made him a household name, DiCaprio had already proved his chops as a young actor in films like What's Eating Gilbert Grape, which earned him his first Oscar nomination. After Titanic, he pivoted to taking on more mature roles instead of playing similar heartthrobs and forged a career-defining partnership with Martin Scorsese.

Similar to DiCaprio, Tom Hanks is considered one of the greatest actors of all time, but the Forrest Gump actor took a very different route to building his career. Hanks got his start in community theater and television comedies and transitioned to playing everyman heroes and historical figures.

Instead of pursuing a dramatic pivot, the actor built long-term working relationships with mainstream directors like Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and Ron Howard. He also took on commercial projects, such as voicing Sheriff Woody in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story franchise.

Despite having very different careers, their paths once crossed in Spielberg's 2002 biographical crime comedy, Catch Me If You Can, inspired by a true story. Fans can now watch the movie for free in the comfort of their home.

Catch Me If You Can Is Now Available To Stream For Free On Tubi

Based on the semi-autobiography of real-life con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., Catch Me If You Can takes some creative liberties and sees DiCaprio as the titular con man trying to escape consequences in a cat-and-mouse chase with Hanks's FBI agent Carl Hanratty.

In addition to two of the biggest names in the movie scene, the crime comedy's star-studded cast also features Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale, Jennifer Garner as Cheryl Ann, Ellen Pompeo as Marci, and Elizabeth Banks as Lucy.

On November 1, Catch Me If You Can joined Tubi as part of the platform's movie lineup, which allows fans to stream it for free. In addition to Tubi, the 2002 crime comedy is also free with ads on YouTube and included in Paramount+, Peacock, and MGM+ subscriptions.

Why It Remains One Of Steven Spielberg's Most Entertaining Movies

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From Jurassic Park to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Spielberg's most entertaining movies usually combine high-stakes stories with humor and a breathless pace. Frank Abagnale Jr.'s story, on its own, already has the marks of what would make a highly entertaining movie. Spielberg pushed it even further by adding a personal touch.

The Jaws director was particularly invested in Frank Abagnale Jr.'s story, having lived a similar chapter in life following his parents' divorce. He explained it to Back Film in an interview: "I thought it was one of the most amazing stories I'd ever heard... some of this pictures is important to me because it deals with what Frank and I both share, which is broken homes." He once spent a summer dressing up as an executive in on the Universal Studios lot so that he could study filmmaking up close.

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It's not a coincidence that the crime comedy landed both DiCaprio and Hanks. Catch Me If You Can's script was so captivating that the Forrest Gump actor pitched himself to play the FBI agent. In an interview with Roger Ebert, Spielberg shared what happened:

Tom had read the script as a writing sample and called me and Walter Parkes, the co-producer, and said “Can I be in this movie? Do you think Steven would let me play the FBI agent? I really know who this guy is.”

In the movie, Hanks plays into the anonymous aspect of his FBI agent and leaves all the spotlight to DiCaprio. The contrast between the two brilliant actors and their on-screen chemistry makes Frank Abagnale Jr.'s story far more captivating.

Source: Roger Ebert, Back Film