Good Night, and Good Luck.

Name: Good Night, and Good Luck.
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2005-09-16
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 7.1

2005 · Movie · PG · 92 min · ★ 7.1 · 87% critics

DramaHistory

Set in the early 1950s, the film follows a respected broadcast journalist’s pushback against anti-communist witch-hunts led by a powerful senator. With support from a newsroom team and guidance from their organization, they take the fight to public broadcasts and print, risking careers as accusations escalate.

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Years: 2005
Release date: 2005-09-16
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 92 min
Critic score: 87/100
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 (1,104 votes)
Box office: $54,641,191
Budget: $7,000,000

About

Choose this if you want a tense, no-frills media-and-politics showdown in a striking black-and-white style; Not for you if you prefer fast action or lighter tone, and it may be slow compared to Quiz Show.

Pros: gripping, word-driven conflict; vintage black-and-white feel; strong performances | Cons: pacing can drag; some confusing dialogue; uneven character focus