Paterno

Film - 2018 - Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

Directed by

Barry Levinson

Starring

Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Kenneth Maharaj, Michael Mastro, Mitchell L. Mack, Larry Mitchell

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 6.5 out of 10

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Film · 2018 · Crime · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

Paterno

77% match1h 45mMA15+
HBO Max
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The story

After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

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PATERNO Official Trailer #2 (2018) Al Pacino HBO
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Ratings
IMDb
6.5 / 10
8k votes
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74%
Tomatometer
3.09 / 5
7k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.2 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreCrime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 45m
RatedMA15+
Release2018-04-07
Where to watch
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