Good Night, and Good Luck.

Good Night, and Good Luck.

We will not walk in fear of one another.

Directed by George Clooney

Produced by Warner Independent Pictures, 2929 Productions

200592 min7.1 / 10

A tense, intellectually rigorous historical drama about journalistic integrity and moral courage in the face of state-sanctioned fear and persecution.

The story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s.

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  • Is Good Night, and Good Luck. one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.

  • Is Good Night, and Good Luck. violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Good Night, and Good Luck. end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Good Night, and Good Luck. scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Good Night, and Good Luck. sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Good Night, and Good Luck. easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love72

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