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News of the World

2020·Movie·PG-13·118 min·6.9(1,946)

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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.

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Where to watch News of the World in United States

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Where is News of the World streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPeacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About News of the World

News of the World is a 2020 English-language drama, western and adventure film directed by Paul Greengrass. The cast is led by Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus.

News of the World was produced by Playtone, Pretty Pictures, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.

Director
Paul Greengrass
Writers
Paul Greengrass, Luke Davies
Release date
December 25, 2020
OTT release
January 15, 2021
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$13 million
Production
Playtone, Pretty Pictures, Universal Pictures
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News of the World cast & crew

News of the World was directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Paul Greengrass and Luke Davies.

The cast features Tom Hanks as Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, Helena Zengel as Johanna Leonberger, Michael Angelo Covino as Almay, Ray McKinnon as Simon Boudlin, Mare Winningham as Doris Boudlin, and Elizabeth Marvel as Mrs. Gannett.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Dariusz Wolski, and it was produced by Steven Shareshian and Tore Schmidt.

Is News of the World worth watching?

News of the World holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,946 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, western, and adventure, News of the World is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch News of the World

In United States, you can stream News of the World on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on January 15, 2021.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of News of the World

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd

Helena Zengel

Helena Zengel

Johanna Leonberger

Michael Angelo Covino

Michael Angelo Covino

Almay

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Simon Boudlin

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Doris Boudlin

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Mrs. Gannett

Fred Hechinger

Fred Hechinger

John Calley

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

Mr. Branholme

Thomas Francis Murphy

Thomas Francis Murphy

Mr. Farley

Gabriel Ebert

Gabriel Ebert

Benjamin Farley

Neil Sandilands

Neil Sandilands

Wilhelm Leonberger

Winsome Brown

Winsome Brown

Anna Leonberger

News of the World — FAQs

Where can I watch News of the World in United States?

News of the World is streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.

Is News of the World on Peacock Premium?

Yes — News of the World is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

What language is News of the World in?

News of the World is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is News of the World?

News of the World runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is News of the World rated?

News of the World is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,946 ratings.

When did News of the World release on OTT?

News of the World became available digitally on January 15, 2021.

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