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News of the World (2020)

Starring Tom Hanks, News of the World is a 2020 Western film directed by Paul Greengrass. Based on the Paulette Jiles novel of the same name, the film sees a Civil War veteran trying to return a young girl to her only remaining family.

News of the World
PG-13
Western
Adventure
Drama
Action

Director
Paul Greengrass
Release Date
December 25, 2020
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Cast
Tom Hanks , Neil Sandilands , Michael Covino , Fred Hechinger , Helena Zengel
Writers
Paul Greengrass , Luke Davies
Runtime
118 minutes
Budget
$38 million

Summary

A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.

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