George Clooney directs this Best Picture Oscar nominee based on real-life journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) who took a...
George Clooney directs this Best Picture Oscar nominee based on real-life journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) who took a stand against Senator McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s. Co-stars Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr and Frank Langella.
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93 %225 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
83 %142,825 reviewsAudience score rating
"Clooney doesn’t want to leave you with that cosy Ron Howard feeling. He wants to leave you stimulated, talkative and, perhaps, a little combative about the current state of our corporate-badged media. A second viewing certainly promises further rewards."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"A vital chapter of mid-century history is brought to life concisely, with intimacy and matter-of-fact artistry."
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Variety
Variety"In ninety-three tight, terrifically exciting minutes, Clooney makes integrity look mighty sexy. With the help of cinematographer Robert Elswit and editor Stephen Mirrione."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"The other key character is McCarthy himself, and Clooney uses a masterstroke: He employs actual news footage of McCarthy, who therefore plays himself."
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Roger Ebert
Roger EbertGood Night, and Good Luck | Details
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA, France, UK, Japan
