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News of the World

2020Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

DramaWestern
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic736.9Rotten Tomatoes88%80%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about family and history, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A Texan traveling across the wild West bringing the news of the world to local townspeople, agrees to help rescue a young girl who was kidnapped.

Feels like

  • Poignant Western Drama
  • Found Family Journey
  • Tom Hanks Performance
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Post-Civil War Setting
  • Quiet Intimacy
  • Storytelling as Healing
  • Scenic Americana
  • Emotional Catharsis

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Paul Greengrass
Written by
Paul Greengrass, Luke Davies, Paulette Jiles
Produced by
Gary Goetzman, Gregory Goodman, Gail Mutrux
Music by
James Newton Howard

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December 25, 2020 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 2020
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Western, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
130 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Kill the Parent, Raise the Child, Adapted Out, Race Lift +9

  • Kill the Parent, Raise the Child
  • Adapted Out
  • Race Lift
  • Determined Homesteader
  • My Greatest Second Chance
  • I Own This Town
  • Noble Confederate Soldier
  • Foreshadowing
  • Road Trip Plot
  • Age Lift
  • Money Mauling
  • Abnormal Ammo

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream News of the World?"

Questions about News of the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream News of the World?

PeacockYouTube TVUSA NetworkPeacock Premium+

In the United States, News of the World streams on Peacock, YouTube TV, and USA Network. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is News of the World worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is News of the World okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is News of the World plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was News of the World a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What tropes does News of the World use?

Kill the Parent, Raise the ChildAdapted OutRace LiftDetermined HomesteaderMy Greatest Second ChanceI Own This TownNoble Confederate SoldierForeshadowingRoad Trip PlotAge LiftMoney MaulingAbnormal Ammoand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Kill the Parent, Raise the Child, Adapted Out, and Race Lift.