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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 Plus

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kenny Ortega

Christian Bale

Jack 'Cowboy' Kelly

Bill Pullman

Ann-Margret

Robert Duvall

Joseph Pulitzer

David Moscow

Luke Edwards

Max Casella

Racetrack Higgins

Gabriel Damon

Marty Belafsky

Aaron Lohr

Dee Caspary

Shon Greenblatt

Shon Greenblatt

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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 August 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).