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  • Newsies
  • Opened April 10, 1992 | Runtime:2 hr. 1 min.
  • PG
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 9+. Read More
  • In this musical, homeless New York City newsboy Jack "Cowboy" Kelly (Christian Bale) befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David (David Moscow) and Les Jacobs (Luke Edwards). When publisher Joseph Pulitzer (Robert Duvall) sets new rules that Read More
  • Cast: Christian Bale, David Moscow, Luke Edwards, Ann-Margret, Max Casella, Marty Belafsky, Ele Keats
  • Director: Kenny Ortega
  • Genres: Period Film, Musical Drama, Musical

Newsies Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Newsies

    by Nickjonasismyhero

    newsies is the best muisical of all times Christain Bale is a great singer in it

    MUST GO WATCH ITS GREAT

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  • Must Go!

    Lovely Film

    by Barbossas_Apples

    Newsies is a wonderful, over-looked musical with strong actors and an intriguing plot. It is well worth watching.

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Newsies Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 70
    Washington Post | Hal Hinson

    Its intentions seem fairly modest, and so are its achievements. It's a modestly...

  • 50
    Austin Chronicle |

    This is primarily a children's movie and I have a hard time working up much...

  • 50
    Los Angeles Times | Michael Wilmington

    Newsies becomes a string of set-pieces, some of which work, some of which...

  • 50
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    It's mostly entertaining, and has some strong moments, but it lacks the special...

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