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      Good Night, and Good Luck.

      2005, History/Drama, 1h 33m

      225 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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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.

      • Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Language)

      • Genre: History, Drama, Biography

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: George Clooney

      • Producer: Grant Heslov

      • Writer: George Clooney, Grant Heslov

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $31.5M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Warner Independent

      • Production Co: 2929 Productions, Metropolitan, Warner Independent Pictures, Section Eight Ltd.

      • Sound Mix: Surround

      • Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

      Cast & Crew

      David Strathairn
      Patricia Clarkson
      George Clooney
      Jeff Daniels
      Frank Langella
      Ray Wise
      Reed Diamond
      Tate Donovan
      Grant Heslov
      Tom McCarthy
      Matt Ross
      Rose Abdoo
      Dianne Reeves
      Marc Butan
      Ben Cosgrove
      Mark Cuban
      Jennifer Fox
      Zygi Kamasa
      Robert Elswit

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      • Feb 16, 2016

        A great image and fine acting can't save the film from feeling lifeless, and at times, even turgid.

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      • Feb 03, 2015

        George Clooney's "Good Night, and Good Luck." is a striking take on the cultural and political climate of the 1950s. Using aesthetic elements, strong dialogue and well-rounded performances from a star-studded cast, the film makes for a powerful depiction of society then & now. 4/5

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      • Sep 10, 2013

        George Clooney uses David Strathairn to full use in this often engaging look at Edward Murrow and his role in breaking the tyranny of McCarthyism at the height of the Cold War.

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      • Jun 25, 2013

        Smart, succinct and splendidly lensed, "Good Night, and Good Luck" is more about its cast than anything. The likes of Jeff Daniels, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Frank Langella, Tom McCarthy, Ray Wise and Robert Downey, Jr. offer solid support to David Strathairn, who is marvelously composed and understated in his performance.

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