News of the World (2020)
English and Kiowa drama film directed by Paul Greengrass
News of the World has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 25 December 2020. It is directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Michael Angelo Covino.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Cast
- Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino, Fred Hechinger, Neil Sandilands, Thomas Francis Murphy, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth Marvel, Chuk Iwuji, Ray McKinnon, Bill Camp, Winsome Brown
- Cinematography
- Dariusz Wolski
- Editing
- William Goldenberg
- Music
- James Newton Howard
- Written by
- Luke Davies, Paul Greengrass
- Produced by
- Gary Goetzman, Gail Mutrux, Gregory Goodman, Tom Hanks
- Production
- Perfect World Pictures, Playtone, Pretty Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- News of the World
- Set in
- Texas
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 December 2020
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of News of the World?
News of the World has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.
When did News of the World release?
News of the World released on 25 December 2020.
Who directed News of the World?
News of the World is directed by Paul Greengrass.
Who is in the cast of News of the World?
The cast of News of the World includes Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino, Fred Hechinger, Neil Sandilands and Thomas Francis Murphy.
Where can I watch News of the World online?
News of the World streams on Netflix.
What is News of the World rated in the US?
News of the World is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is News of the World based on a true story or a book?
News of the World is based on News of the World.
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