Capote (2005)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,602 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 2005-09-30
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Capote
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A biopic of writer Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book "In Cold Blood".
Capote parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Capote is a biographical drama about author Truman Capote researching the brutal real-life murder of a Kansas family.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on Capote's research into a real brutal multiple murder, though the film focuses on the writing process rather than graphic depiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Bennett Miller
Cast
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote
- Catherine Keener as Harper Lee
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Perry Smith
- Bruce Greenwood as Jack Dunphy
- Bob Balaban as William Shawn
- Mark Pellegrino as Dick Hickock
- Marshall Bell as Warden Marshall Krutch
- Amy Ryan as Marie Dewey
- Bess Meyer as Linda Murchak
- Chris Cooper as Alvin Dewey
Capote FAQ
Is Capote good?
Capote has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,602 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Capote?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Capote OK for kids?
Capote is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Capote is a biographical drama about author Truman Capote researching the brutal real-life murder of a Kansas family.
What movies are like Capote?
If you liked Capote, try Naked Lunch, BlacKkKlansman, Nightmare Alley and The Devil All the Time.