News of the World (2020)
A measured, gritty Western follows a man delivering news and rescuing a kidnapped girl across a melancholic landscape.
A Texan traveling across the wild West bringing the news of the world to local townspeople, agrees to help rescue a young girl who was kidnapped.
How intense is News of the World?
News of the World is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What News of the World feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyearnestatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream News of the World
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is News of the World for you?
Is News of the World scary?
Only a little. News of the World has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is News of the World gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is News of the World sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is News of the World OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is News of the World?
News of the World runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream News of the World?
News of the World is streaming on Peacock.
Does News of the World have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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