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Newsies

6.719922h 1mPGMovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorKenny Ortega
WritersNoni White·Bob Tzudiker
ProducerMichael Finnell

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kenny Ortega

CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Jack 'Cowboy' Kelly
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Bryan Denton
AAnn-Margret
Ann-Margret
Medda Larkson
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Joseph Pulitzer
DMDavid Moscow
David Moscow
David Jacobs
LELuke Edwards
Luke Edwards
Les Jacobs
MCMax Casella
Max Casella
Racetrack Higgins
GDGabriel Damon
Gabriel Damon
Spot Conlon
MB
Marty Belafsky
Crutchy
ALAaron Lohr
Aaron Lohr
Mush
DC
Dee Caspary
Snitch
SGShon Greenblatt
Shon Greenblatt
Oscar Delancey

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Newsies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Newsies?

Newsies is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Newsies on Netflix?

No, Newsies is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Newsies on Amazon Prime Video?

Newsies isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Newsies for free?

Newsies is available on Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Newsies based on a true story?

Yes — Newsies is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).