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Newsies

1992·Movie
2h 1min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic466.5Rotten Tomatoes39%87%
IMDb6.9Metacritic466.5Rotten Tomatoes39%87%

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Newsies fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Class and money, politics, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A Thousand Voices. A Single Dream.

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.
Turn-of-the-Century New YorkMusical DramaLabor StrikeSocial JusticeClass StruggleUpliftingOrchestral ScoreHistorical FictionComing-of-Age Story

Crew

Directed by:
Kenny Ortega
Written by:
Noni White, Bob Tzudiker, Jack Feldman
Produced by:
Elisabeth Leustig, Ira Shuman, Michael Finnell
Composed by:
J.A.C. Redford, Alan Menken, Mark Mangini

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Newsies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Newsies legally?

Disney+

Newsies is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Newsies worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Newsies rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Newsies?

2 h 1 min

Newsies runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Newsies based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Newsies?

Critics43
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Newsies higher (74) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Newsies a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What language is Newsies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Newsies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Newsies in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Newsies use?

"I Am Great!" SongMy Friends... and ZoidbergSatellite Love InterestThat Reminds Me of a SongRagtag Bunch of MisfitsDon't You Dare Pity Me!Meaningful EchoVery Loosely Based on a True StoryLarge HamI Choose to StayNo Song for the WickedStrike Episodeand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Newsies, including "I Am Great!" Song, My Friends... and Zoidberg, Satellite Love Interest.