Breaking News in Yuba County

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Breaking News in Yuba County

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2021

1h 36m

Comedy

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A woman takes advantage of her growing celebrity status when the police and the public think her dead husband is just missing.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Jun 18, 2021

3.5/5

I quite liked it, for the performances, for its quick-witted script and for its subversion of the traditional crime drama.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Jun 5, 2021

2/5

Breaking News in Yuba County might think it's in on the joke but actually, it is the joke.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Jun 3, 2021

2.5/5

Here, nearly everybody is trying too hard and when in doubt, they get raucous for want of something better to do. Even Janney is struggling.

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Dec 10, 2024

2/5

Tate Taylor's film aims for the kind of quirky characters and spiralling crime story that was perfected in Fargo, but the result is pedestrian.

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Mitchell Beaupre

Awards Radar

Sep 22, 2022

2/4

Taylor is living in the shadow of his influences here, which makes sense as he still can’t seem to figure out who he is as a filmmaker.

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Matt Pais

MattPais.com

Nov 19, 2021

C+

Shares its main character's instability until it falls apart completely, failing to mix broad attempts at humor with startling violence.

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Gabiann M

@RT45839304 Jul 7, 2026

I do not understand the low ratings for this film. It was unusual for sure, but funny and clever with excellent performances. The script was well paced and it was refreshing to see such a strong female cast in a smart comedy. After seeing it I recommended it and praised it highly and everyone who watched it based on my recommendation absolutely loved it. Maybe it's an acquired taste or only appeals to a demographic who don't get online to write movie reviews! Anyway I recommend you ignore the haters and maybe discover a real hidden gem.

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Joan M

@RT76849883 May 9, 2026

One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. I cannot for the life of me understand why this great cast volunteered to act in this. Almost everyone dies. Alison Janeys neurotic part wins? What? Why? Violent. Not comedy as proposed. Not even a little. And we paid to watch it. I want the two hours of my life I just wasted back.

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Briana I.

@Anaire Apr 29, 2026

Great cast and great acting. I thought it was very funny and one of my favorites. All star cast killed it.

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Martha S.

@Marty819 Apr 26, 2026

Some might find this movie simple but it's hysterical. It keeps building on each character and you have to watch it It's hysterical.

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Drew F.

@Drewfrost20 Apr 12, 2026

Definitely worth a one time watch! I enjoyed this movie. It’s different for sure and has some funny/ridiculous moments that’ll give you a good laugh.

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Carlos I

@carlosFibarra Feb 3, 2026

While Allison Janney is game as always, her performance isn’t enough to save the film from its own derivative nature. Despite the talented ensemble cast and a premise ripe for dark satire, the movie struggles to find a consistent tone, ultimately feeling like a diluted imitation of a Coen Brothers classic. As much as Janney tries, this doesn’t rise above being a fairly forgettable Fargo wannabe that misses the mark on both the suspense and the wit it strives so hard to replicate.

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Synopsis

A woman takes advantage of her growing celebrity status when the police and the public think her dead husband is just missing.

Director: Tate Taylor
Producer: Tate Taylor, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Norris, Riva Marker
Screenwriter: Amanda Idoko
Distributor: American International Pictures
Production Co: AGC Studios, Nine Stories Productions, The Black List, Wyolah Films, Sarma Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Some Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 12, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2021
Runtime: 1h 36m

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