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Good Night, and Good Luck

2005
Drama
History
1h 33m
The real-life conflict between esteemed television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Directed by:
George Clooney George Clooney
Written by:
George Clooney George Clooney Grant Heslov Grant Heslov
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Starring:
Patricia Clarkson Patricia Clarkson George Clooney George Clooney Ray Wise Ray Wise Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. David Strathairn David Strathairn Grant Heslov Grant Heslov Frank Langella Frank Langella Reed Diamond Reed Diamond Tate Donovan Tate Donovan Thomas McCarthy Thomas McCarthy Glenn Morshower Glenn Morshower
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Genres:
Drama, History
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Good Night, and Good Luck

2005
Drama
History
1h 33m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 20 Jan 2007
98
99th
One of the best movies I have ever seen in my entire life. It's stylish, with superb acting and one of the tightest plots ever put to film. Add to this a strong moral message about the responsibility of the news media that is still relevant today and you net yourself a fantastic film.
Rated 20 Jan 2007
cambelcambel
Rated 11 Feb 2007
94
97th
Clooney is the man... He just did it right at the right time..
Rated 11 Feb 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 17 Jan 2007
80
66th
Not the masterpiece that the reviews hyped it as, and Clooney's direction isn't quite up to brilliant yet, but it's definitely competent and he produced a fine work here. The black & white photography is sumptuous, and I think a smart move for this film. Strathairn is ballsy and commanding as Murrow, and the supporting actors are all at least adequate (although Downey seems to be doing a Clooney impersonation). The subplot about Downey and Clarkson was a nice parallel to the main story
Rated 17 Jan 2007
markjpMArkjp
Rated 26 Nov 2013
90
90th
Amazing and tight story with a morale that somehow seems ever so relevant and important now at the brink of televisions death as it did 50 years ago. Strathairn is a force of nature and his presence is out of this world. The movie is brief and to the point and thus an great appetizer before you continue your evening with Redford's "Quiz Show" and ultimately ruining your evening and positive outlook on life with the amazing "Network".
Rated 26 Nov 2013
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
93rd
I really liked this movie. This story hasnt really been told well before and I thought they did a damned good job of it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
83rd
Mesmerizing, especially if you don't know very much about the events depicted.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cranialbonerCranialBoner
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
97th
This ladies and gentlemen should have won the oscar for best picture. Words cannot explain how amazing this movie is. I'm only 18, and I know that I am one of the few people in my age bracket who appreciate this film. As a journalism major my score maybe somewhat biased, but there is not a doubt in my mind that this was the greatest movie of the year. All of the perfomances are spot on and delivered with a poignancy that is somewhat unheard of today in films. I honestly think that this movie wa
Rated 14 Aug 2007
idiot27000idiot27000
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
84th
A very dry and sophisticated take on ethics in journalism.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 27 Feb 2007
3
38th
This is a fine movie; it's not really the most gripping material, but it's technically competent on every level, and well above competent on many. The main draw of this is the great acting on display. It also has some pretty nice B&W cinematography, though it can feel forced at times when it tries to use it to make cigarette smoke look cool; overall, though, it's a very good stylistic decision.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
99th
I hate Joe McCarthy, period.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
I thought this was a great film. It's so simple in how it's shot yet the environments created and the actors combined really bring about a lot of emotion that sets the scenes. I liked the use of actual footage to let McCarthy speak for himself. It's just really well done all around.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 04 Mar 2009
7
68th
Reminded me of Network a lot but nowhere as good. Some amazing acting is featured here and the script is tightly packed and moves nicely. McCarthy was an idiot.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
rufamRufam
Rated 06 Sep 2011
75
72nd
"Good Night, and Good Luck." is a small, but pungent and explicit film, directed with elegance and finesse (and in glorious B&W) by Clooney, sharply written and solidly acted. Although its scope is limited and there is minimum dramatic tension, it remains a compelling, atmospheric and inspirational essay on Edward R. Murrow, who is brought to life by David Strathairn in a suavely precise performance. Quiet and understated, it's still packed with enough force and perspective to satisfy.
Rated 06 Sep 2011
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
97th
Powerful, timeless and nearly perfect. David Strathairn does an amazing job.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jackdaripperjackdaripper
Rated 13 Dec 2006
100
95th
This film is in so many ways a window not only into our past but a window of our current world. If only more people would see this and then look outside and see the fear mongering that Bush is doing as the same thing Mcarthy was doing back then.. This move also reminds .. Strike that. Brings to light what TRUE reporting used to be.. If only our media of today would pluck up the courage to be somewhat like Mr Edward R. Murrow might we be better off? Humbaly yours.
Rated 13 Dec 2006
meerkatmeerkat
Rated 11 Nov 2007
100
96th
A fantastic, and I would say a very important film. Edward R. Murrow was an incredibly brave and often overlooked person. Clooney did a great job of handling a story that is a window into a terrifying time in our history. The acting is wonderful as well.
Rated 11 Nov 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 13 Oct 2008
8
78th
(2nd viewing) I loved the mood, overall style and music, as well as Strathairn's portrayal of Murrow, but a film needs a good script. Like user MLafer said, too much "was taken from actual historical footage"; not exactly a smart move at only 85 minutes. Other than that, a must see!
Rated 13 Oct 2008
jhensonjhenson
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
98th
A tightly scripted and directed film. Fantastic performances and quick paced style make it my favorite film of 2005.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
92nd
You realy could feel all the tension.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
89
83rd
Good Night, and Good Luck is a thought-provoking biopic that profiles one of America's greatest heroes that no one knows anything about.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
pingyPingy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
77th
Slight, but engrossing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 19 Jul 2008
40
20th
This thing bored the hell out of me.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 01 Mar 2007
84
82nd
Some top quality edu-tainment right here. Gripping.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
bethelysabethelysa
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
91st
This film restores your faith in film-making. And, in some ways, in humanity. It's not a BIG film, in terms of action and plot, but it's very, very big indeed in terms of acting and character. A true character-driven movie, with a truly brilliant turn by David Strathairn. As a movie-lover, this movie just gladdened my heart.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
naurunauru
Rated 07 Jan 2014
10
6th
At the time, this was one of the most boring films I'd ever watched.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
A very well-made cinematic portrait of Edward R. Murrow's verbal war with McCarthy, and although Murrow died long, long before I was born, I'm told that Strathairn's performance is spot-on. It keeps it tight at 90 minutes rather than pointlessly drawing it out like many historical films, so props for that. The subplot with the secretly married couple is from a different movie, and knocks it down a point.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jetjaguarjetjaguar
Rated 01 Jul 2007
95
89th
A near-perfect and riveting illustration of how few things really change over fifty years.
Rated 01 Jul 2007
jebJeb
Rated 26 Jul 2008
95
87th
Stylish, interesting and brilliant! Awesome film from Clooney!
Rated 26 Jul 2008
istayawayistayaway
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
12th
The subject matter just does not resonate with me. Had I been alive during the period of the movie I would have cared for this movie a lot more, and I really wanted to. But the urgency of the times doesn't translate to me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pompousasspompousass
Rated 03 Apr 2010
20
44th
Unabashed hero worship of the "crusading" CBS newsman. (In the lead role, Strathairn has Murrow's somber countenance, speaks with his cadence, and goes through a full carton of his coffin nails.) Clooney, son of a TV newscaster himself, and high-profile Hollywood liberal, would no doubt be pleased if the sitting duck of the past were taken to be a stand-in for the fluttery fowl of today -- and pleased, too, if Murrow's example were held up to the news networks of half a century later.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
kakkikakki
Rated 11 Mar 2007
100
99th
Lucid voices and courageous opinions at that time.
Rated 11 Mar 2007
8258882588
Rated 21 Feb 2010
4
45th
A very well done recollection of a very scary time.
Rated 21 Feb 2010
weeblewobbleWeebleWobble
Rated 28 Aug 2007
0
1st
Liberal B.S.
Rated 28 Aug 2007
medMed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
95th
Stunning movie, with some majorly good perormances especailly from Strathairn, and great direction from Clooney.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
52nd
Good film but I don't have much of a desire to re-watch it. Of course I was very sleepy at the time and this movie probably needs non-sleepy viewing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sebageeksebageek
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
85th
Great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 02 Nov 2008
80
71st
A very well executed biography on television's most important reporter.
Rated 02 Nov 2008
retina_scanretina-scan
Rated 23 Jul 2008
80
87th
Super fast pace, if an action movie was this tight and fast, we'd have people seizuring. Short, but great, I personally would have enjoyed another six hours but that's just me.
Rated 23 Jul 2008
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
73
47th
Strong film.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
quboloqubolo
Rated 23 Dec 2022
5
26th
Boring
Rated 23 Dec 2022
damildamil
Rated 18 Jan 2012
60
43rd
I must confess, I found it pretty boring. Films about politics don't usually hold my attention. The television aspect was a bit more interesting, but not enough. It certainly had its strong points - the cinematography was nice and it had a whole lot of great actors, both big names and lesser-known ones. Nevertheless, this wasn't enough for me to enjoy it thoroughly. Not a bad film, just not a film I liked very much.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
zeytounzeytoun
Rated 07 Jan 2010
55
33rd
Well acted, and great mood, but never rises above the level of reverent biopic.
Rated 07 Jan 2010
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 20 Aug 2008
45
38th
good acting and everything, just the story itself is boring and i had a hard time staying awake
Rated 20 Aug 2008
buggz79buggz79
Rated 24 Aug 2009
78
67th
very well shot, and the message on media responsibility really spot on.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 01 Jan 2024
65
64th
The only genuinely good thing Clooney has ever done (at least when it comes to film). Informative and entertaining.
Rated 01 Jan 2024
kamrankamran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
61st
A little too in love with its black-and-white aesthetic and protagonist, Clooney's film still manages to impress by juxtaposing archival material with reconstructions to create an impressive analogy about the role of the media in informing the public.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 26 Apr 2010
85
82nd
Well made period piece about McCarthyism. Gripping.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
jonquilljonquill
Rated 11 Sep 2007
94
97th
The only problem with this movie is that it makes me want to smoke. A lot.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
spanksSpanks
Rated 29 Mar 2011
75
76th
Nice debut from Clooney. Great acting with a great script and I never felt bored while watching it all... Nice to see Jeff Daniels in there as well. Joe McCarthy was a lunatic.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
jholderJHolder
Rated 26 Mar 2016
75
36th
A slow burning drama. Everything is deliberate and natural. Wonderful to see a film in black and white in the modern age!
Rated 26 Mar 2016
philipPhilip
Rated 29 Dec 2007
60
35th
It's good, I guess. I just dont feel like I give a damn about what happends next.
Rated 29 Dec 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 10 Jun 2009
82
94th
Strathairn deserves more and better roles, he is almost always terrific. Thank God they did it in black/white. Clooney is perhaps ready to take the full step and stay behind the camera? Wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. The story is right up my ally as well.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
worleyjamersworleyjamers
Rated 21 Jan 2013
74
75th
Good film. Great cast. George Clooney directs the heck out of this film; I liked his subtle approach of the material, but I also feel like that held the film back a bit. Also, it's a little short.
Rated 21 Jan 2013
2352.35
Rated 28 Dec 2007
93
52nd
Gripping. More movies should be this good.
Rated 28 Dec 2007
gsbgsb
Rated 25 Sep 2016
75
61st
Very stylish and very inspiring dialogue but still didnt move me for some reason.
Rated 25 Sep 2016
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
70th
direct and to the point with a remarkable cast
Rated 14 Aug 2007
neonmanNeonman
Rated 12 Sep 2011
70
38th
An ultimately slight film that feels incredibly quaint and modest with very little emotion and the doco aspect is stressed far more than drama. That is something to either applaud to dismiss the film for, but it does have quite a feeling for its era.
Rated 12 Sep 2011
snarkysnarky
Rated 30 Mar 2008
85
68th
A lot slower and less interesting than I was hoping, but still a very well done film.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
100
95th
Black and white movie about such a small event in the US history, yet it is completely fascinating.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 08 Aug 2011
80
37th
A fun slice of the 50's with a great cast. Gorgeous black and white.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 22 Sep 2010
73
88th
Tight script excellent acting and a great job by Clooney. Loved the black and white.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 21 Feb 2011
70
69th
Quoting E. R. Murrow (a terrific Strathairn) is adequate: "We are currently wealthy, fat, comfortable, and complacent. We have a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information; our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat surpluses, and recognize that television, in the main, is being used to distract, delude, amuse, and insulate us, then television and those who finance it, those who look at it, and those who work at it, may see a totally different picture, too late."
Rated 21 Feb 2011
shalevshalev
Rated 01 Oct 2010
73
20th
There is nothing really wrong with this movie, but somehow every aspect of it left me unimpressed. Specifically the story is quite dull, which is emphasized by the unimaginative B&W Cinematography and style. Worth to watch if you're interested in McCarthyism and 1950s USA.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
syvyyssyvyys
Rated 07 Dec 2009
67
18th
whats on the menue today, OH ITS POLITICS.
Rated 07 Dec 2009
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 30 Nov 2006
90
75th
Stylish black-and-white drama about a politically controversial topic. Great directing effort by Clooney and a highly clever movie.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
nik666nik666
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
22nd
A not-well documented portrayal of McCarthyism. Not enough historical context, not enough history, not enough feuding between Murrow and McCarthy. Well acted, but too wordy. And way too short for an important event such as this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gillyGilly
Rated 19 Feb 2010
70
50th
Der Film setzt Grundkenntnisse der amerikanischen Geschichte voraus um ihn komplett zu verstehen. Darüber hinaus können alle Schauspieler überzeugen. Ich freue mich auf mehr solcher Filme von George Clooney.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
jamesmJamesM
Rated 24 Jan 2008
85
93rd
A fantastic film from George Clooney. Great performance from David Strathairn and a memorable turn from Ray Wise. Cautionary tale of a previous era when America allowed itself to be controlled by fear and paranoia. David Strathairn as journalist Edward R Murrow is waging a losing public battle against Joseph McCarthy with the soul of America at stake.
Rated 24 Jan 2008
majupraMajupra
Rated 27 Nov 2006
90
86th
Historical drama at it's best. George Clooney is quickly maturing into one of the brightest Directors in Hollywood. He'll pick up an oscar for Best Picture in the next 5 years. Don't watch this movie if you can't stand politics.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
webdwwebdw
Rated 01 Sep 2007
50
21st
Actually, Murrow wasn't quite as bright or as probling or as leading edge as his supporters wasn't as evil or nasty as his detractors claim. There actually were communists in the US government - though the threat wasn't severe. McCarthy's methods were at odds with presumption of innocence and the rules of evidence so he was, rightly, condemned by his peers. The movie was unnecessarily biased; just telling the story straight would have been better.
Rated 01 Sep 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 09 Mar 2009
84
76th
While I do wish that movie had gone a little deeper, it 90 minute runtime was a good decision. It kept the film interesting without making it become tedious. This one of the greatest stories in the history of journalism. If you like this you will love Frost/Nixon.
Rated 09 Mar 2009
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
71
61st
Not a very gripping story, but great black
Rated 18 Dec 2009
braddad68braddad68
Rated 13 Mar 2018
88
36th
All of the ingredients are there, but something was missing. It didn't quite create the intensity Clooney was going for.
Rated 13 Mar 2018
drewrocks34drewrocks34
Rated 14 Aug 2007
66
51st
It was what it was. And it was okay.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 24 Dec 2009
72
19th
Its heart is in the right place, but the story didn't really interest mw--at least not the way it was told here.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 11 Mar 2012
75
72nd
Surprisingly good.
Rated 11 Mar 2012
toolboitoolboi
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
75th
Gorgeous use of black and white, great acting, good directing, and an important and meaningful story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 16 Mar 2011
90
85th
Clooney is going to make a masterpiece some day. Good Night and Good Luck is really good, but hopefully it's just a harbinger of things to come.
Rated 16 Mar 2011
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
12
55th
Need to rewatch.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
30
35th
good luck forgetting this
Rated 07 Oct 2013
stepsidewaysstepsideways
Rated 20 Nov 2007
75
19th
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Rated 20 Nov 2007
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 17 Apr 2009
27
22nd
This was real boring. I tend to like boring movies. And I really like historical films, but this just didn't do it for me.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
huahHuah
Rated 18 May 2012
90
76th
The era of McCarthyism, another time in American history bridled with fear-mongering lunatics such as the vociferous Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who had an alacrity for demonizing the innocent. The film was inundated in with B&W, which without would'nt have been the same. You must give a pat on the back to Clooney and Heslov for entertaining a relevant part of American history that is even more pertinent than ever before. Overall, the film's message is the real accomplishment here.
Rated 18 May 2012
reagureagu
Rated 19 Oct 2007
80
47th
It's worth a look if you're looking for something non-Hollywood like.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
thereminjamThereminJam
Rated 03 Nov 2011
86
79th
We watched this in high school...great movie!
Rated 03 Nov 2011
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 12 Aug 2020
60
42nd
Well made covering of an older story with good performances. Also the under 90 minute runtime is refreshing compared to most historical dramas aiming for nearly two and a half hours.
Rated 12 Aug 2020
vampirellaVampirella
Rated 25 Nov 2009
13
19th
boring, boring...killing time
Rated 25 Nov 2009
woodoowoodoo
Rated 25 Jan 2010
80
44th
Very inspired, seems like a stage play, almost.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
filliganFilligan
Rated 07 Sep 2007
79
39th
Stylish and interesting with some great performances, but nothing overly fantastic.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
32nd
So self-important . . . ooh, TV guy thinks its more important to be preachy rather than entertaining and we're supposed to care. Very speechy and dull.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 08 Mar 2010
91
92nd
Utterly fascinating and beautifully shot. Could have been an hour longer and I wouldn't have minded.
Rated 08 Mar 2010
larsvontrierLarsVonTrier
Rated 02 Feb 2021
3
72nd
an homager to a bygone era of real journalism.
Rated 02 Feb 2021
jasonmyersjasonmyers
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
92nd
visually stimulating and politically captivating...this move never felt like it was running long...I enjoyed the side David Strathairn!!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
esperhartEsperHart
Rated 23 Apr 2021
100
86th
https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/649274878630985728/good-night-and-good-luck-2005
Rated 23 Apr 2021
junglejon89JungleJon89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
83
42nd
A very well made film with some great performances, especially by David Straithairn
Rated 28 Jul 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
90
95th
Excellent
Rated 21 Aug 2007
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 30 Dec 2008
78
64th
Subtle, but interesting movie.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
cosmoanautcosMOAnaut
Rated 06 Jun 2008
72
44th
I saw Good Night, and Good Luck in an 11th grade English make-up class and it was interesting. We only saw the first half of it, since the kids were too stupid to grasp it and wanted to watch something else the next day. However I would like to watch it in its entirety eventually. Good for anyone interested in history, news and politics.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 18 Nov 2009
80
80th
This movie makes the intellectual part of me want to curl up and cry. Remember back when journalists were worth a damn? Very good movie, that essentially suffers from it's greatest strength: It's smart, analytical but at the end of the day a bit too decent to be a lot of fun - just like Murrow. Clooney did a very good job, though, treating this subject intelligently. Watch it. Cry. Then turn on The Daily Show for that "happy place".
Rated 18 Nov 2009
shellishShellish
Rated 14 Feb 2014
72
42nd
The black and white was really well done, but there just wasn't enough substance here to keep me interested. A surprisingly quick watch, but it always felt it was missing something, perhaps a stand-out performance. The actors all take their roles relatively seriously and do well, but no one opens themselves up to empathy or understanding, so the audience is left simply as spectators, not participants.
Rated 14 Feb 2014

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