Plot
Wrestler Mark Schultz forms a relationship with his new sponsor, millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely circumstances as both men feel inferior to Mark's revered brother, Dave.

Release Year: 2014

Rating: 7.9/10 (2,075 voted)

Critic's Score: 87/100

Director: Bennett Miller

Stars: Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo

Storyline
Based on true events, Foxcatcher tells the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers. When Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) is invited by wealthy heir John du Pont (Steve Carell) to move on to the du Pont estate and help form a team to train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics at his new state-of-the-art training facility, Schultz jumps at the opportunity, hoping to focus on his training and finally step out of the shadow of his revered brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). Driven by hidden needs, du Pont sees backing Schultz's bid for Gold and the chance to "coach" a world-class wrestling team as an opportunity to gain the elusive respect of his peers and, more importantly, his disapproving mother (Vanessa Redgrave). Flattered by the attention and entranced by du Pont's majestic world, Mark comes to see his benefactor as a father figure and grows increasingly ...

Writers: E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman

Cast:
Steve Carell - John du Pont
Channing Tatum - Mark Schultz
Mark Ruffalo - David Schultz
Sienna Miller - Nancy Schultz
Vanessa Redgrave - Jean du Pont
Anthony Michael Hall - Jack
Guy Boyd - Henry Beck
Brett Rice - Fred Cole
Jackson Frazer - Alexander Schultz
Samara Lee - Danielle Schultz
Francis J. Murphy III - Wayne Kendall
Jane Mowder - Rosie
David Bennett - Documentary Director
Lee Perkins - Corporal Daly
Robert Haramia - Banquet Guest

Taglines: Based on the shocking true story

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Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 14 November 2014

Filming Locations: Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime: 134 min

Trivia:
Channing Tatum described working under Bennett Miller's direction is intense and quiet that a light object, such as a pin, can be hear being dropped between takes. Also, he and Steve Carell did not joke around the set during filming. See more »

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Rating: 10/10

Foxcatcher tells the fateful story of John Du Pont and the Olympic winning Schultz brothers. Directed by Bennett Miller, Foxcatcher taps into the psychology behind Du Pont, examining his psyche in the most disturbing of fashions. Steve Carrel delivers a performance that many will find hard to swallow. He is dry, he is awkward, and he is completely insane. To keep it simple, Steve Carrel is absolutely terrific and truly shows his range as an actor. It is an amazing performance that is bound for Oscar glory. The other half to Carrel's Du Pont is Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz. Tatum completely drowns into his character, leading him to turn in a vicious, unapologetic performance that is so perfectly executed that you will soon forget that this is Channing Tatum. When he is on screen, he is Mark Schultz. It is the best performance that Tatum has given in his career and stands to grab a possible Best Suppoting Actor nod at this year's Oscars. The voice of reason for both Mark and Du Pont lies in Dave Schultz, played brilliantly by Mark Ruffalo. Dave serves as this mediator in between Mark and Du Pont especially when their relationship starts becoming more and more intense and violent. The rest of the cast featuring Vannessa Redgrave and Anthony Michael Hall also turn in very sound and great performances as well. As far as acting is concerned, Foxcatcher is a hard film to beat. Every actor is on top of their game here and it really shows how good of a director Bennet Miller is. He takes a seemingly dry script and turns it into an emotional roller-coaster by way of his actors. One scene in particular haunted me involving a simple glare from Tatum's Mark Schultz as he peddles faster and harder upon seeing Du Pont. That scene on paper isn't that interesting but with Miller's uncanny ability to make even the simplest scenes intricate and layered, it works and remains one of the more memorable scenes from the film. The other highlight from this film has to be the cinematography. Everything is filmed with a slight tint of dread and gray, it creates the mood immediately and balances the story perfectly. Overall, Foxcatcher is a great character study featuring top notch performances that push this film into the top ten of the year easily.

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