'Irresistably charming' Steven Spielberg classic will soon be ready to stream

A Steven Spielberg movie that's been hailed as "one of the best" is almost ready to stream.

Comedy-drama 2002 film Catch Me If You Can is based on con man Frank Abagnale Jr's semi-autobiographical book which delved how he was able to carry out his elaborate crimes.

Abagnale, who is portrayed by Hollywood icon Leonardo DiCaprio, is able to pose as a pilot, doctor and a lawyer and cash forged cheques worth millions before his 21st birthday.

The gripping film not only sees how the con man operated but also how he was able to avoid capture from FBI agent Carl Hanratty (played by Tom Hanks).

Now, more than 20 years after its initial release, Catch Me If You Can will be available for streaming.

And the wait is almost over as Catch Me If You Can is going to be ready to watch from Friday, November 7, on Paramount+.

To get access to Paramount+'s content, you will need to purchase a monthly subscription with the basic plan with ads costing £4.99 per month or £7.99 for the standard plan, ad-free.

Alternatively, the basic plan is included with no extra cost for Sky Cinema customers.

On top of being directed by mastermind Steven Spielberg, who is behind other classics like Jurassic Park, ET and Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can has a top-notch cast.

As well as DiCaprio and Hanks, the noughties movie features The Deer Hunter's Christopher Walken, Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo, 13 Going on 30's Jennifer Garner and The Better Sister star Elizabeth Banks.

Catch Me If You Can has gone down a storm with viewers over the years, earning it a very impressive 96% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

"This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. It had everything - great actors, great music by John Williams and amazing direction from Steven Spielberg", a fan praised.

Another wrote: "Catch Me If You Can whisked me into a world of slick confidence and irresistible charm from the moment it kicked off."

Meanwhile, a third commented: "Outstanding, and 100% an entertaining suspense packed thriller.

"It is a masterpiece of direction with the unmatchable acting skills of DiCaprio and Tom Hanks."

Catch Me If You Can premieres on Friday, November 7, on Paramount+.