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Movie Info

Release Date: December 25, 2020
Runtime: 118 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama Adventure Western
Budget: $38,000,000
Revenue: $12,700,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English German
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88%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
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6.9/10
TMDB
1,915 votes
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6.8/10
IMDb
100,888 votes
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News of the World

2020

"Words can change destinies, journeys redefine lives."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Noticias del gran mundo? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Neues aus der Welt? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Relatos do Mundo? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: η΅ε›εŒθ‘Œ? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Новости со всСго свСта? All international titles (8) →
Drama Adventure Western 118 min 6.8/10

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13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $38,000,000
Revenue: $12,700,000
Profit -$-25,300,000
ROI -66.6% (0.3x)

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News of the World is directed by Paul Greengrass .

Cast of News of the World

Tom Hanks as Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd in News of the World
Tom Hanks
Captain Jefferson Kyle K…
Helena Zengel as Johanna Leonberger in News of the World
Helena Zengel
Johanna Leonberger
Michael Angelo Covino as Almay in News of the World
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Almay
Ray McKinnon as Simon Boudlin in News of the World
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Keywords

#based on novel or book 613 #19th century 91 #shootout 59 #orphan 43 #texas 42 #native american 23 #newspaper 21 #horse 19 #american civil war 10 #Γ³rfΓ£o 5 #civil war veteran 4 #horse and wagon 1 #injured horse 1

Production Companies

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Playtone production company logo Playtone
Perfect World Pictures production company logo Perfect World Pictures

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  • There is a moment in the film where the sun sets over the horizon, but due to the filming schedule, continuity issues arose with the lighting that did not match the rest of the scene.

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  • Director Paul Greengrass, known for his work on the 'Bourne' series, collaborated with Tom Hanks after they both admired the Western genre, leading to a shared vision for the film.

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  • The soundtrack features original compositions that blend orchestral music with folk elements, enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative.

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  • The film explores themes of communication and connection, highlighting the importance of sharing stories in a fragmented society, which resonates with modern audiences.

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  • The film was shot in various locations across Texas, including the picturesque Hill Country and the historic town of Gruene, which provided an authentic backdrop for the Wild West setting.

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  • During the production, Tom Hanks took it upon himself to learn how to read the newspapers of the time in order to authentically portray his character's role as a news deliverer.

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  • In one scene, a character reads a newspaper headline about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which serves as a subtle nod to the historical context of the era.

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