New film Primetime, with Robert Pattinson, centres on the divisive series which performed sting operations on would-be abusers. A ratings hit, it caused much debate about TV ethics.

In the A24 movie "Primetime," Robert Pattinson plays a fictional version of "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen. The real Hansen isn't happy.

Chris Hansen’s “To Catch a Predator,” which inspired the film “Primetime,” gave rise to online copycats who film their own ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Robert Pattinson's film "Primetime," inspired by Chris Hansen's true crime "To Catch a ...

Chris Hansen has critiqued Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of him in Primetime (Picture: Getty) The real-life inspiration behind ...

Casting Pattinson, a true movie star, as Hansen should stack the deck in the character’s favor: He dazzles on-screen. The actor has long been drawn to playing nervy oddities or handsome devils with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Robert Pattinson plays former 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen in 'Showtime.' A24 For a television show that was canceled ...

Lance Oppenheim scuzzies up his fiction feature debut about hidden-camera, reality-TV exploitation with a grim style and often twisted performances from Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and ...