Rated M In 2006, ambitious television journalist Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson) sets out to make history with a groundbreaking Dateline NBC investigation. As To Catch a Predator becomes a cultural phenomenon, Hansen’s confrontations with adults attempting to meet minors transform true-crime television and propel him into the national spotlight. But behind the sensational ratings and growing fame, questions emerge about ethics, responsibility and the dangerous line between investigative journalism and entertainment.