Netflix’s Western genre film that is taking the platform by storm and stars Tom Hanks

The Western genre is one of the most popular worldwide, and Netflix has undoubtedly set out to dominate in this genre as well. A movie that is completely sweeping thanks to its incredible story, it stars Tom Hanks, the winner of 2 Oscar awards in the category “Best Actor”.

Throughout the history of cinema, the Western genre has been one of the most critically acclaimed, thanks to its exceptional stories that have completely captivated the audience. For this reason, it has included several productions of this type, but one of them stands out above the rest.

The movie is ‘News of the World‘, a film that was released in 2020 and has been directed by the talented Paul Greengrass. The synopsis tells the story of Captain Jefferson Kidd, a Civil War veteran who travels all over the western United States playing the role as a journalist by bringing the various news of his country to the inhabitants of the towns in the far west.

The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles published in 2016 and was originally about a story of love, loss and redemption that tells the story of a series of people who make a life in the far west of the United States.

In addition to having tremendous success on Netflix, “News of the World” has received incredible praise from expert critics thanks to the incredible acting of its cast. You can check out the trailer below to watch it on the platform when you have some free time: