Newsies
1992, English. Directed by Kenny Ortega.
A thousand voices. A single dream. A sing-along reality.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 312 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Newsies
Newsies is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kenny OrtegaDirector
- Christian BaleJack 'Cowboy' Kelly
- Bill PullmanBryan Denton
- Ann-MargretMedda Larkson
- Robert DuvallJoseph Pulitzer
- David MoscowDavid Jacobs
- Luke EdwardsLes Jacobs
- Max CasellaRacetrack Higgins
- Gabriel DamonSpot Conlon
- Marty BelafskyCrutchy
- Aaron LohrMush
- Dee CasparySnitch
- Shon GreenblattOscar Delancey
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Noni White, Bob Tzudiker
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $2.8M
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What Newsies is based on
Newsies is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Newsies: quick answers
Is Newsies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 312 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Newsies?
Newsies runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Newsies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Newsies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Newsies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Newsies is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Newsies on?
Newsies is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Newsies?
If you liked Newsies, try Ragtime, She Said, The Boy in the Woods.
Who directed Newsies?
Newsies (1992) was directed by Kenny Ortega and stars Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Ann-Margret.
What is Newsies based on?
Newsies is based on a true story.