Movie

Six O'Clock News

★ 6.5(6)19971h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Ross McElwee
Release date: 1997-01-20
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: First Run Features

About Six O'Clock News

Six O'Clock News is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ross McElwee, starring Ross McElwee, Charleen Swansea and Josh Kornbluth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Six O'Clock News in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Filmmaker Ross McElwee trails characters whose stories have been fodder for television news and takes their tales of loss and longing further than the requisite sound bite. In the process, he examines how the medium works and exposes its limitations.

Cast

Ross McElwee

Himself

Charleen Swansea

Herself

Josh Kornbluth

Himself

Marilyn Levine

Herself

Adrian McElwee

Himself

Michael Peyser

Himself

Raven Angeline Whisnant

Herself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Six O'Clock News in Australia?+

Six O'Clock News is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Six O'Clock News on Netflix?+

Six O'Clock News is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Six O'Clock News?+

Six O'Clock News has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Six O'Clock News?+

Six O'Clock News stars Ross McElwee, Charleen Swansea, Josh Kornbluth, Marilyn Levine and Adrian McElwee.

When did Six O'Clock News come out?+

Six O'Clock News is a 1997 movie directed by Ross McElwee.

What genre is Six O'Clock News?+

Six O'Clock News is Documentary film.

Who directed Six O'Clock News?+

Six O'Clock News was directed by Ross McElwee.