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Good Night, and Good Luck.

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When Senator Joseph McCarthy begins his foolhardy campaign to root out Communists in America, CBS News impresario Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) dedicates himself to exposing the atrocities being committed by McCarthy's Senate investigation. Murrow is supported by a news team that includes long-time friend and producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney). The CBS team does its best to point out the senator's lies and excesses, despite pressure from CBS' corporate sponsors to desist.
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A passionate and concise cinematic civics lesson, Good Night, And Good Luck has plenty to say about today's political and cultural climate, and its ensemble cast is stellar.

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Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) 02/12/2020
In terms of historical content, the film is neither quite honest nor quite true. That's a shame, because it's a great film. Go to Full Review Victoria Segal New Statesman 09/26/2017
Shorn of flash and dazzle in a way Murrow would appreciate, Good Night, and Good Luck practises what it preaches. It might be the result of wires and lights in a box, but it feels like a slice of life. Go to Full Review Simon Crook Empire Magazine 02/27/2008
4/5
Provocative, principled and richly detailed, this is compelling stuff. Emotionally it(TM)s a little dry, but as brain-food, it(TM)s absolutely invigorating. George done good. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jun 5
3.5/4
Like All the President’s Men, it celebrates journalistic integrity in the face of political corruption, and like Quiz Show, it foreshadows how this invention with the ability to educate people has been dumbed down to placate the lowest common denominator. Go to Full Review Matt Neal ABC Radio (Australia) 02/05/2024
4/5
Clooney has some good films under his belt as director but this is his tightest and most powerful. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 01/08/2024
5/5
Good Night, and Good Luck is both a masterpiece and a reminder that journalists have a responsibility. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 22 Based on a true story in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Mild Thematic Elements and Brief Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $31,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy 20th anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more John K Apr 26 I'm hitting 70 yrs old, I found it too boring after about 30 min, that was enough. It seemed like one of those movies that is "very important" or very self-important, with every other line of dialogue having a significant dramatic pause but drama that didn't draw me in. Just me I guess. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Mar 13 Filme fraco, o roteiro é ruim, o elenco é bom mas ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, nem o George clooney que é o protagonista e o diretor do filme a história é fraca, e as cenas são ruins, e o filme não tem nenhuma cena relevante e boa para alavancar o filme, e também todo o filme é preto e branco coisa que não ajudou no filme, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme. See more Alysha S Feb 20 It's a little boring but mostly wonderful and a critical story to tell. See more Mario V 06/05/2024 Not bad but not my favorite. All star cast. See more Adrian M 03/27/2024 Educational, informational, should be shown at elementary schools. One of the finest Clooney's efforts. Great cast, a history lesson packed inside hour and a half time. Great jazz tracks, Reeves and company deliver excellent versions of jazz classics. See more Read all reviews
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George Clooney

Director

David Strathairn

Edward R. Murrow

Patricia Clarkson

Shirley Wershba

George Clooney

Fred Friendly

Jeff Daniels

Sig Mickelson

Robert Downey Jr.

Joe Wershba

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Synopsis When Senator Joseph McCarthy begins his foolhardy campaign to root out Communists in America, CBS News impresario Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) dedicates himself to exposing the atrocities being committed by McCarthy's Senate investigation. Murrow is supported by a news team that includes long-time friend and producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney). The CBS team does its best to point out the senator's lies and excesses, despite pressure from CBS' corporate sponsors to desist.
Director
George Clooney
Producer
Grant Heslov
Screenwriter
George Clooney, Grant Heslov
Distributor
Warner Independent
Production Co
Warner Independent Pictures, Metropolitan, Section Eight Ltd., 2929 Productions
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Language)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 9, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.5M
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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