Newsies

Name: Newsies
Genre: Music, Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2017-02-16
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Cast: Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, Ben Fankhauser, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Steve Blanchard

2017, English. Directed by Brett Sullivan.

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines...

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.

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Runtime: 2h 14m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Newsies is streaming on Disney Plus and BroadwayHD in India.

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Released: 16 February 2017
Country: United States of America
Box office: $2.8M

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What Newsies is based on

Newsies is based on Newsies, a dramatico-musical work.

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Is Newsies worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Newsies?

Newsies runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).

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 and BroadwayHD in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Newsies?

If you liked Newsies, try Kiss Me Kate, The Choral, Pure Country 2: The Gift.

Who directed Newsies?

Newsies (2017) was directed by Brett Sullivan and stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, Ben Fankhauser.

What is Newsies based on?

Newsies is based on Newsies, a dramatico-musical work.