IMDb >
Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsGood Night, and Good Luck. (2005) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 36 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 7) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
14 October 2005 (USA)
more
Tagline:
We will not walk in fear of one another. more
Plot:
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars.
Another 23 wins
&
61 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Clooney Honored by Hollywood Stars
(From WENN. 16 October 2006)
Clooney and Zellweger Dating Again?
(From WENN. 28 September 2006)
(From WENN. 16 October 2006)
Clooney and Zellweger Dating Again?
(From WENN. 28 September 2006)
User Comments:
One of the very best films of the year.
more (489 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jeff Daniels | ... | Sig Mickelson | |
| David Strathairn | ... | Edward R. Murrow | |
| Alex Borstein | ... | Natalie | |
| Rose Abdoo | ... | Millie Lerner | |
| Dianne Reeves | ... | Jazz Singer | |
| Peter Martin | ... | Pianist | |
| Christoph Luty | ... | Bassist | |
| Jeff Hamilton | ... | Drummer | |
| Matt Catingub | ... | Saxophonist | |
| Tate Donovan | ... | Jesse Zousmer | |
| Reed Diamond | ... | John Aaron | |
| Matt Ross | ... | Eddie Scott | |
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | Shirley Wershba | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Joe Wershba | |
| George Clooney | ... | Fred Friendly |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Good Night, and Good Luck (France)
more
more
MPAA:
Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
93 min
Language:
Colour:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
UK:PG |
Ireland:PG |
Finland:S |
Australia:PG |
Canada:G (British Columbia/Ontario/Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) |
Brazil:14 |
Iceland:L |
Argentina:Atp |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) |
Portugal:M/12 |
USA:PG (certificate #41985) |
Singapore:PG |
Hungary:14 |
Spain:13 |
Germany:o.Al. |
South Korea:12 |
Malaysia:18PL (DVD) |
Malaysia:(Banned) (theatrical) |
Sweden:Btl
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The first completely black-and-white film to be nominated for Best Picture since The Elephant Man (1980).
more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: It was originally thought by many viewers that the "CBS News" sign on the wall is set in Helvetica, a typeface which was first created in 1957, three years after the Joseph McCarthy broadcast. Subsequent investigation by typographers established that the typeface is actually correct and is Akzidenz Grotesk.
more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Sig Mickelson: In 1935, Ed Murrow began his career with CBS. When World War II broke out, it was his voice that brought the Battle of Britain home to us, through his "This Is London" radio series. He started with us all, many of us here tonight, when television was in its infancy...
more
Sig Mickelson: In 1935, Ed Murrow began his career with CBS. When World War II broke out, it was his voice that brought the Battle of Britain home to us, through his "This Is London" radio series. He started with us all, many of us here tonight, when television was in its infancy...
more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in An American Carol (2008)
more
Soundtrack:
How High the Moon
more
FAQ
Did George Clooney really get paid only $3?What's the "overacting" rumor?
more
more (489 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Point of Order | The Manchurian Candidate | Spin | A Mighty Heart | 8½ |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |













"Good Night, And Good Luck" is one of the best films of the year. Beautifully directed by George Clooney (who also co-stars), this is a film that exercises a powerful message and social commentary that remains relevant today. Filmed in tight frames of black and white, "Good Night, And Good Luck" also brings back the smoke-filled atmosphere of broadcast journalism and television in the 1950s. The film focuses around CBS journalist Edward Murrow and his attempts to take down Senator Joseph McCarthy through his news program, "See it Now." David Strathairn, playing Edward Murrow, gives one of the best performances of the year and is surely swimming in Oscar territory. Clooney makes his biggest leap in the film industry yet. He, too, may join Strathairn for an Oscar nomination, but in the Best Director category. Filming in black and white, and interspersing news conferences with actual footage of McCarthy, Clooney is an emerging talent worth watching. The ending and the very last frame lets "Good Night, And Good Luck" stay with those who watch it. It ends very abruptly, as if Clooney wants to show the failing, yet lasting effort Murrow had--how he stands as a symbol for the continuation of truth and who is willing to bring it out to the public. The end has a very honest bleak tone to it--we want to see Murrow continue to let the public know what's actually going on in the country, but one man's fight isn't good enough. Clooney chooses a perfect and powerful ending. He makes a bold statement on how public interest in television has contributed to the decay of society, whether it is 1950 or 2005.