Good News (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, Good News is a comedy and drama film directed by Elio Petri, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A disaffected media executive spends his days watching violent programming on the television screens in his office and his evenings neglecting his frustrated wife at home. The monotonicity is disturbed when he is contacted by an old friend who confides in him he is being threatened by mysterious assassins.
Who’s in it. Good News stars Giancarlo Giannini as L'Innominato, Ángela Molina as Fedora, Aurore Clément as Ada Milano and Paolo Bonacelli as Gualtiero Milano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Good News has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good News tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good News (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good News change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good News worth watching?
- Good News holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good News?
- Good News stars Giancarlo Giannini, Ángela Molina, Aurore Clément, Paolo Bonacelli and Ombretta Colli.