Weird History
The Real Truth Behind Catch Me If You Can
2026 • E24 May 24, 2026 13m
Catch Me If You Can is one of the most beloved crime movies ever made, but was this allegedly “true story” one big con job? The Steven Spielberg directed classic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks tells the unbelievable life of con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., but evidence suggests many of Abagnale’s famous scams may never have happened at all.
In this episode of Weird History, we dig deep into the facts to expose the embellishments, myths and outright lies behind Catch Me If You Can... and the real story just may make you believe that the truth really is stranger than fiction.
In this episode of Weird History, we dig deep into the facts to expose the embellishments, myths and outright lies behind Catch Me If You Can... and the real story just may make you believe that the truth really is stranger than fiction.