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6.8
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richard219
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Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 8

Everyone here is at the top of their craft from the character actors who populate the ensemble to the two leads at its center to everyone behind the camera, and you can feel that from first frame to last.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
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Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

...a terrific showcase for two actors at completely different ends of their careers and a quietly emotional dispatch about two broken souls learning to heal.

Read full review at Empire
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Cast & Crew

Paul Greengrass
Director
Tom Hanks
As Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd
Bill Camp
As Mr. Branholme
Mare Winningham
As Doris Boudlin
Ray McKinnon
As Simon Boudlin
Thomas Francis Murphy
As Mr. Farley
Elizabeth Marvel
As Mrs. Gannett
Francisco Peramos
As Cowboy (uncredited)

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What is News of the World about? Toggle content

"News of the World" is a historical drama set in 1870 Texas, following the story of a Civil War veteran, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, who makes a living by reading newspaper stories to local residents. On his travels, he comes across a young white girl named Johanna, who was kidnapped and adopted by Kiowa six years earlier. Kidd agrees to take Johanna to her living aunt and uncle against her will, embarking on a dangerous journey across the state to find a place they can call home. Alongtheway, they face numerous challenges, including hostile encounters with strangers and fierce natural obstacles. Through their adventures together, Kidd and Johanna form a strong bond despite their differences..

Where can I stream News of the World? Toggle content

You can stream News of the World on: Netflix

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