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Good Night, and Good Luck.

2005 · Movie · PG · 92 min

★ 7.1(1,104)unSUB Rating

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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Details
Years
2005
Release date
2005-09-16
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
92 min
TMDB rating (input)
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

Themes

  • government
  • telecaster
  • political activism
  • politician
  • based on true story
  • anti-communism
  • black and white
  • mccarthyism
  • tv news anchor
  • 1950s
  • government witch hunt
  • complex
  • +1 more

Awards & recognition

  • Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award · 2006
  • European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2005
  • National Board of Review Award — Best Film
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2006 · nominated
Show all 11 awards →
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2006 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2006 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 2006 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2006 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 2006 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2005 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by George Clooney