News of the World
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Synopsis
A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.
Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Helena Zengel
- Mare Winningham
- Michael Angelo Covino
- Ray McKinnon
- Elizabeth Marvel
- Fred Hechinger
- Bill Camp
- Thomas Francis Murphy
- Neil Sandilands
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- Apr 17, 2021
more than anything this reminded me that i still need to finish red dead redemption 2
LucyFeb 4, 2021I kind of get why this is doing so well this award season. Watching Tom Hanks for two hours is always a treat. Watching Tom Hanks protect a child with his life is even better.
johnJan 16, 2021News of the World is a competently made, old-fashioned western road movie. It's predictable, you know where it is going but the subtle & graceful performance of Tom Hanks and the chemistry between him and Helena Zengel is what makes it work. It is Paul Greengrass' most…
Nakul - Jan 24, 2021
Tom Hanks was hosting daily news podcasts 150 years before it was cool.
David ChenDec 11, 2020Known for the visceral, “shaky-cam” immediacy of a vérité style that’s proven bracingly chaotic in some movies (“Captain Phillips,” “United 93”) and utterly nauseating in others (“The Green Zone”), director Paul Greengrass might seem ill-suited to direct a Western — to work…
davidehrlichDec 23, 2020I see this relatively patient, clearly well-intentioned, handsomely-mounted story about reconciliation and reunification and forgiveness coming away from remarkable and ongoing trauma and division, of learning from past transgressions to move on from them, of busted…
matt lynch - Jan 16, 2021
This western by Paul Greengrass brings nothing new to the table but it's a slow burner adventure with another great performance by Tom Hanks.
MobasshirDec 28, 2020This is a movie that seems like it shouldn’t be as entertaining and fun to watch as it is, but Paul Greengrass directed the hell out of it. I love the style he went for, it’s very reminiscent of classic Westerns but adds a lot of extra flare. That, in addition to the really…
Ryan DanielFeb 6, 2021A gorgeously shot, interestingly directed and fairly intense western, News of the World surprised me. Now, I don’t think this movie is exactly amazing or groundbreaking but it was sweet and did what it was trying to. The cinematography is absolutely stunning providing a…
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- M likedNews of the World
If you’re looking for a proper Tom Hanks western movie with a lot of action this isn’t it. It’s a different kind of western movie and I think it was actually really great. The cinematography was really nice to look at and overall even if the movie was pretty predictable and slightly slow paced it…
Torjus Roberg likedNews of the WorldFollowing the familiar Western format of the “deliver quest”, the film tells an interesting story in which the relationship between an elderly man and an orphaned girl takes centre stage. Some cheesy moments and at times thin narrative conflict, but worth a watch.
Leif Monroe likedNews of the WorldI was so ready for a Tom Hanks Cowboy movie but unfortunately this wasn’t it. I guess I shouldn’t be too harsh on it. I don’t believe it’s a bad movie and you should definitely give it a look but it’s just pretty okay at best
- King is "meh" onNews of the World
I feel like this wasn’t Tim hanks best performance. Cast away was better and he only had a few lines the whole movie. It’s alright but wouldn’t recommend
Robert Ure likedNews of the WorldEnjoyable without any real greatness. Acting was fine, story was fairly predictable with no real action or plot twists. Quite a slow pace. 6.6/10
Snicke likedNews of the WorldDifferent western movie, overall an entertaining movie, the end was kinda predictable but the ending of the end was very good 7/10
- Argeries Pries is "meh" onNews of the World
It’s not bad just didn’t do much for me. Acting was ok. Took place around 1870 and a dictation of how life was then was solid.
Alex Liddell lovedNews of the WorldBit of a slow burn, but stunning cinematic landscape and Tom Hanks being awesome as usual, enjoyed this one a lot
TaNiyah Howard likedNews of the WorldI like this movie. I maybe even loved it. I don’t remember. I have to rewatch it but It was a good watch.
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- ASAudrey Sanders
Enjoyed watching life without the vulgarity!
CHChris HawkinsHelena Zengel gives great performance
DCDebby CroweGreat wholesome inspiring movie.
- CJCJ Juneja
also taking only 4 stars
FJFoster-Kenzie JohnsonThis movie covers a lot of social issues and it is important to watch!
RSRob SummersGreat performances! Beautiful cinematography. A great western!
- EGEric Gonzalez
Great, slow paced movie
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Metacritic
Jan 29, 2021
Instead of a study of alienation and solitude, News of the World is about connection – about two traumatised people finding silent comfort in each other. About the promise of healing. It’s a long road, cautions this elegiac film, but it’s always easiest when travelled together.
Phil de Semlyen
Time Out
Dec 24, 2020
While Greengrass' Texas is a place where naivety can get you killed, he still finds a place for trust and healing, expressed through the growing interdependence of Kidd and the kid. Our trauma, News of the World tells us, is not something we can box away. We cannot simply turn the page and pretend it never happened. But we can decide which stories we continue to tell.
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
Dec 24, 2020
News of the World is a satisfying movie without ever becoming a great one.
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is News of the World (2020) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is News of the World (2020)?
The movie is 1hr 58min long.
What's News of the World (2020) about?
A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.
Who's the cast of News of the World (2020)?
- Tom Hanks as Captain Kidd
- Helena Zengel as Johanna
- Mare Winningham as Doris Boudlin
- Michael Angelo Covino as Almay
- Ray McKinnon as Simon Boudlin
- Elizabeth Marvel as Mrs. Gannett
- Fred Hechinger as John Calley
- Bill Camp as Mr. Branholme
- Thomas Francis Murphy as Mr. Farley
- Neil Sandilands as Wilhelm Leonberger
Who's the director behind News of the World (2020)?
Paul Greengrass directed News of the World (2020).
Who produced News of the World (2020)?
Gary Goetzman, Gail Mutrux and Gregory Goodman produced News of the World (2020).
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