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Copycat

R 1995 2h 3m Mystery & Thriller List
76% Tomatometer 58 Reviews 64% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings
Deeply shaken after being assaulted by a deranged man (Harry Connick Jr.), Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver) must face her fears if she is to help solve a series of murders. Helen is a psychologist who has studied serial killers, but this case, in which the crimes seem modeled on the work of infamous deviants, is grimmer than most. With the help of two San Francisco police officers (Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney), Helen tries to come between the murderer and his next victim. Read More Read Less
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Copycat's outstanding cast helps this often unpleasant thriller transcend the less palatable elements of its standard-issue story.

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Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune Although the plotting of this mystery-thriller about a copycat killer is flawed, Hunter and Weaver drive the show with strong performances. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 11, 2022 Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer A straightforward intelligent thriller. Rated: 3/5 Aug 11, 2022 Full Review Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Killer star power propels Copycat. Rated: 3/5 Aug 10, 2022 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Copycat is a well-paced thriller, adroit, compelling, and slick. Apr 17, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's one of the better thrillers of the 1990s. Rated: B Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Peter Keough Boston Phoenix What raises Copycat marginally above the second-rate and impotent is director Jon Amiel. Aug 11, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike H Really good movie with two leading actresses that steal the show. Some things are a tad predictable, but the story is good nonetheless. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Jelisije J A great cast with a decent script that keeps you entertained throughout its run time. Get your popcorn enjoy the suspense and have a good time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Audience Member If you like Criminal Minds you will love this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Regina P Tubi recommended this film. I don't know... I was not a fan. Too much about the story was just ridiculous. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/24 Full Review liz R Of course it looks somewhat dated now. But Holly Hunter and Sigourney Weaver are excellent and their characters' relationship development real and powerful. Worth a watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/28/23 Full Review Ulli M an underrated 90's thriller, great cast and score. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Deeply shaken after being assaulted by a deranged man (Harry Connick Jr.), Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver) must face her fears if she is to help solve a series of murders. Helen is a psychologist who has studied serial killers, but this case, in which the crimes seem modeled on the work of infamous deviants, is grimmer than most. With the help of two San Francisco police officers (Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney), Helen tries to come between the murderer and his next victim.
Director
Jon Amiel
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Mark Tarlov
Production Co
Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.3M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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