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Good Night, and Good Luck

2025·Movie
1h 45min·NR
73
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Politics, history, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Livestreamed from the penultimate show at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, this stage adaptation of George Clooney's 2005 film follows the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s.
Historical DramaPolitical ThrillerJournalism EthicsMcCarthyism EraIntellectual ConfrontationCharacter-DrivenSharp DialogueSocial CommentaryAmerican History

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Good Night, and Good Luck legally?

Good Night, and Good Luck is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Good Night, and Good Luck worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Good Night, and Good Luck rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Good Night, and Good Luck?

1 h 45 min

Good Night, and Good Luck runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Good Night, and Good Luck based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Good Night, and Good Luck in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Good Night, and Good Luck?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Good Night, and Good Luck in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Good Night, and Good Luck use?

Wedding Ring RemovalArmor-Piercing QuestionOpen SecretDoes This Remind You of Anything?Friday Night Death SlotPyrrhic VictoryDeadpan SnarkerDa EditorRetrauxOnly in It for the MoneyDeliberately MonochromeReality Is Unrealisticand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Good Night, and Good Luck, including Wedding Ring Removal, Armor-Piercing Question, Open Secret.