Newsies (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1992, Newsies is a drama, family, music and history film directed by Kenny Ortega, running about 121 minutes. “A Thousand Voices. A Single Dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.
Who’s in it. Newsies stars Christian Bale as Jack 'Cowboy' Kelly, Bill Pullman as Bryan Denton, Ann-Margret as Medda Larkson and Robert Duvall as Joseph Pulitzer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Newsies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Newsies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Newsies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Newsies (1992)?
- In US, Newsies is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Newsies worth watching?
- Newsies holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Newsies?
- Newsies stars Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret, Robert Duvall and David Moscow.
- When was Newsies released?
- Newsies was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.