News of the World - 4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray

News of the World is a sweeping Western drama starring Tom Hanks. Set in post-Civil War America, the film follows a seasoned veteran who travels town to town, reading the day’s headlines aloud while guiding a fragile young girl through a perilous frontier.

• Genre: Western, Drama
• Director: Paul Greengrass
• Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel
• Runtime: 118 minutes
• Release Year: 2020
• Language: English
• Setting: Post–Civil War frontier across the American landscape
• Plot Premise: A veteran reader travels from town to town delivering headlines and guiding Johanna on a journey to reconnect with her people
• Production Design: Authentic period detail paired with expansive, cinematic landscapes

News of the World offers a quiet, powerful journey about trust, belonging, and the courage to do the right thing on a harsh frontier. Tom Hanks delivers a measured, nuanced performance that anchors the film’s emotional core, while the evolving bond between Kidd and Johanna drives a character-driven narrative that resonates. The film’s sweeping visuals and careful period detail immerse you in the era, blending moments of tension with heartfelt moments of humanity for a thoughtfully crafted Western experience.