News of the World Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 29, 2020

News of the World

Release Date: Friday, December 25, 2020 Theaters

Director: Paul Greengrass

Starring: Tom Hanks • Michael Covino • Steve Boyles • Helena Zengel • Tom Astor

PG-13 Adventure N/A

4.16 / 5.0

90% WILL SEE 10% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Five years after the end of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Hanks), a veteran of three wars, now moves from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller, sharing the news of presidents and queens, glorious feuds, devastating catastrophes, and gripping adventures from the far reaches of the globe.

Adventure Drama Adaptation Period

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Who stars in News of the World – Cast List

Tom Hanks
... Captain Kidd

Toy Story 5, Toy Story 4
M
Michael Covino
The Climb
S
Steve Boyles
Helena Zengel
... Johanna

The Legend Of Ochi
T
Tom Astor
R
Ray McKinnon
Ford v Ferrari, Knox Goes Away
M
Mare Winningham
St. Elmo’s Fire, Brothers

Who is making News of the World – Crew List

A look at News of the World behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul Greengrass last helmed The Lost Bus and 22 July. The film's writer Luke Davies last penned Angel of Mine and Beautiful Boy.

Director: Paul Greengrass
Screenwriter: Luke Davies
Producers: Gary Goetzman
Tom Hanks

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Playtone

Production – What we know about the News of the World

Key Facts

Based on the October 2016 novels by Paulette Jiles.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2020

Completed

Changed News of the World movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for Thematic Material|Some Language|Disturbing Images|Violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

News of the World Trailers and Clips

News of the World

Official Trailer

News of the World

Clip: A Look Inside

News of the World Release Date: When was the film released?

News of the World was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 25 , 2020. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Wonder Woman 1984, Promising Young Woman and Pinocchio.