Good Night, and Good Luck. poster

Movie Info

Release Date: September 16, 2005
Runtime: 92 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $7,000,000
Revenue: $54,600,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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93%
Tomatometer
80
80/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
1,088 votes
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7.4/10
IMDb
105,041 votes
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Good Night, and Good Luck.

2005

"Truth shines brightest in the darkest times."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Buenas Noches, y Buena Suerte? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Good Night and Good Luck - Der Fall McCarthy? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Boa Noite e Boa Sorte? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Noapte bunΔƒ Θ™i noroc! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: Kalinyhta, kai kali tyhi.? All international titles (6) →
Drama History 92 min 7.4/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
5 Nominations
5 Total
SAG Awards
1 nom.
BAFTA
1 nom.
Oscars
2 nom.
Golden Globes
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2006 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture David Strathairn
2006 BAFTA Best Leading Actor David Strathairn
2006 Oscars Best Actor David Strathairn
2005 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama David Strathairn
2006 Oscars Best Director George Clooney

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $7,000,000
Revenue: $54,600,000
Profit $47,600,000
ROI +680% (7.8x)

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Keywords

#based on true story 286 #black and white 163 #1950s 67 #complex 53 #complicated 32 #government 21 #politician 16 #tv news anchor 5 #anti-communism 5 #mccarthyism 4 #telecaster 4 #government witch hunt 2 #political activism 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Good Night, and Good Luck.

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  • David Strathairn, who portrayed Edward R. Murrow, studied Murrow's voice and mannerisms extensively, even listening to recordings to capture his unique cadence.

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  • The character of Joseph McCarthy, while a central figure in the film's themes, does not appear on screen; this decision emphasizes the pervasive influence of his actions rather than his personal presence.

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  • In one scene, the television footage of McCarthy is shown alongside Murrow's broadcasts, creating a stark contrast that underscores the film's critique of media ethics during the Red Scare.

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  • George Clooney directed the film as part of his larger interest in political themes and the role of journalism, which he has explored in other works as well.

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  • The use of news footage and documentary-style elements throughout the film grounds the narrative in historical reality, enhancing its dramatic impact.

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  • A noticeable continuity error occurs when a character's tie changes colors between scenes, distracting from the film's otherwise meticulous attention to detail.

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