Overview

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the National Board of Review Award for Best Film and the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (2018)
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Box office
Grossed $180M worldwide, about 3.6 times its $50M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Iona University, White Plains, Manhattan and 6 other locations
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Setting
Set in Washington, D.C.
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Music
Music by John Williams
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Janusz Kamiński
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