Overview
A gripping portrayal of journalism's role in democracy during a time of fear and repression.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- serious
- tense
- austere
- historical film night
- civic discussion
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a concise, passionate historical drama about journalistic responsibility, supported by stellar ensemble performances and George Clooney's focused direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Murrow and Friendly use CBS broadcasts to challenge McCarthy's accusations and defend civil liberties.
The black-and-white image and period broadcast footage evoke 1950s television news and its studio culture.
The newsroom confronts McCarthyism, public paranoia, and the consequences of challenging a powerful senator.
Murrow, Friendly, and their colleagues risk careers, sponsorship, and personal stability by pursuing the broadcasts.
Films like Good Night, and Good Luck., and why
All the President's Men
shared historical political drama, journalistic ethics, institutional pressure, and morally serious tone
The Insider
shared black-and-white historical filmmaking, media responsibility, civic courage, and newsroom ensemble dynamics
The Post
shared biographical political drama, principled protagonists, public accountability, and restrained intensity
Movie Details
- Director
- George Clooney
- Release Date
- 2005-09-16
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (1153)
Cast
- David Strathairn
- Patricia Clarkson
- George Clooney
- Jeff Daniels
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Frank Langella
- Ray Wise
- Robert John Burke
- Reed Diamond
- Tate Donovan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Good Night, and Good Luck. about?
- A monochrome newsroom drama about Edward R. Murrow and his CBS colleagues confronting McCarthyism through fearless television journalism.
- What is Good Night, and Good Luck. like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Good Night, and Good Luck. as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Good Night, and Good Luck. violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Good Night, and Good Luck..
- What did critics think of Good Night, and Good Luck.?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a concise, passionate historical drama about journalistic responsibility, supported by stellar ensemble performances and George Clooney's focused direction.
- Which films are like Good Night, and Good Luck.?
- Films with a similar feel include All the President's Men, The Insider, and The Post.
- How long is Good Night, and Good Luck.?
- Good Night, and Good Luck. runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Good Night, and Good Luck.?
- In United States, Good Night, and Good Luck. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
