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How Good Is Spotlight?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
8.0Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.8
★ IMDb8.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
Where to Watch Spotlight
Streaming, rental, and purchase options across 40+ countries.
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Amazon DVD / Blu-rayAvailable in 83 countries
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