Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

Who do you believe?

7.1 /10 358 votes
May 30, 2003 1h 47m Released

Storyline

An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children. Director Jarecki interviews people from different sides of this tragic story and raises the question of whether they were rightfully tried when they claim they were innocent and there was never any evidence against them.

Key Information

Director Andrew Jarecki
Studio HBO Documentary Films
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Capturing the Friedmans was released on May 30, 2003.

The runtime of Capturing the Friedmans is 1h 47m.

Capturing the Friedmans is a Documentary, Crime movie.

Capturing the Friedmans has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Capturing the Friedmans is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Capturing the Friedmans was directed by Andrew Jarecki.

The main cast of Capturing the Friedmans includes Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman.

Capturing the Friedmans is originally in English.