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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 make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. Bryan Denton (Bill Pullman), a journalist who's sympathetic to their plight, gives them some tips in public relations, as the newsboys' battle grips the city.
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Extra! Extra! Read all about Newsies instead of suffering through its underwhelming musical interludes, although Christian Bale makes for a spirited hero.

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Christy Lemire ChristyLemire.com 03/19/2018
2.5/4
It's extremely earnest and more than a little corny, but there's an innocence about it that makes it kinda irresistible. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times 05/20/2013
2.5/5
Certain movies engage your affections so strongly that, even if they start to fall apart, you tend to keep rooting for them. That's pretty much the case with Newsies. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 05/20/2013
A Disney musical with an undistinguished score, fair to middling choreography, and clunky direction that still manages to be entertaining in spots because of its story. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 22
1.5/4
By presenting this as a musical, all hope is lost. Go to Full Review Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant 06/04/2018
With Little Old New York re-created by William Sandfell, Newsies often looks wonderful, and Bale and the boys give it heart and excitement. Yet as a musical, Newsies rarely hits home. Go to Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm 01/24/2016
1/4
...manages some acrobatic dance numbers, but they seem oddly confined by the camera's frame. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kymber H. @SandlotLover17 3d This movie musical is fun, but the Broadway version is about a million times better. The songs aren’t as catchy and the story is less developed. I know the movie came first, but I say you should watch the musical over this lost 90’s flick See more Thomas H Sep 20 Was extremely engaging and manipulated my emotions surprisingly well! See more snoopy Aug 8 I have no idea what people don't see in this movie, one of the best movie adaptations of a musical I've ever seen. Phenomenal music numbers and a beautiful important story! See more HameZz O @HameZz Jul 31 The music is obviously the best part but Christian Bale is a highlight too. See more Skylar G Apr 7 Best Musical. had to watch in school, and initially as a teen didn't enjoy but watching as I got older and understood more. I love it. Those who don't understand the film need to brush up on their history. Amazing music I know every song at this point in my adult hood. Great cast too, many went on to do much larger things. See more Bev D @calamityschild1120 Mar 20 This film is a charming homage to the classic MGM movie musicals and delivers a message (via a fictional account of the real newsboys' strike of 1899) of friendship, family, and the power of using your voice. See more Read all reviews
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Kenny Ortega

Director

Christian Bale

Jack Kelly

Robert Duvall

Joseph Pulitzer

Ann-Margret

Medda Larkson

David Moscow

David Jacobs

Luke Edwards

Les Jacobs

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Synopsis 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 make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. Bryan Denton (Bill Pullman), a journalist who's sympathetic to their plight, gives them some tips in public relations, as the newsboys' battle grips the city.
Director
Kenny Ortega
Producer
Michael Finnell
Screenwriter
Bob Tzudiker, Noni White
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.7M
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Surround
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