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Good Night, and Good Luck.

2005Movie1 h 33 minPG

DramaHistory
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic807.1Rotten Tomatoes93%83%

A slow-burning, tense drama movie about history and politics, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

We will not walk in fear of one another.

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Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Political Commentary
  • Journalism Ethics
  • McCarthyism Era
  • Biographical
  • Black & White Aesthetic
  • Intellectual & Dialogue-Driven
  • Courageous Stand
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
George Clooney
Written by
George Clooney, Grant Heslov
Produced by
Grant Heslov
Music by
Jim Papoulis

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 2005 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
September 16, 2005
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$55 million
Available in
43 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Historical Figures in Archival Media, Does This Remind You of Anything?, Deliberately Monochrome +9

  • Historical Figures in Archival Media
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Deliberately Monochrome
  • Speak Ill of the Dead
  • Catchphrase
  • Secret Relationship
  • Wedding Ring Removal
  • Inserted into Historical Footage
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Historical In-Joke
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Retraux

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Good Night, and Good Luck.?"

Questions about Good Night, and Good Luck.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

In the United States, you can rent or buy Good Night, and Good Luck. from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Good Night, and Good Luck. worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Good Night, and Good Luck. okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Good Night, and Good Luck. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Good Night, and Good Luck. a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$55 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 7.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Good Night, and Good Luck. use?

Historical Figures in Archival MediaDoes This Remind You of Anything?Deliberately MonochromeSpeak Ill of the DeadCatchphraseSecret RelationshipWedding Ring RemovalInserted into Historical FootageMood WhiplashHistorical In-JokeOh, Crap!Retrauxand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Historical Figures in Archival Media, Does This Remind You of Anything?, and Deliberately Monochrome.