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Ink

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The film is an explosive cinematic rollercoaster about a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news -- one that would give the people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today.
Ink

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Critics Consensus

Capturing the amoral thrill of "if it bleeds, it leads" with all the stylistic prowess director Danny Boyle can marshal, Ink's is an erratic media indictment that's ably anchored by Jack O'Connell's superb performance.

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Danny Boyle

Director

Jack O'Connell

Larry Lamb

Guy Pearce

Rupert Murdoch

Claire Foy

Joyce Hopkirk

Blake Harrison

Ray Mills

Brian Gleeson

Brian McConnell

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Ross McIndoe Slant Magazine Oct 20, 2026
2.5/4
As much fun as it has depicting The Sun’s rough-and-tumble early days, the film struggles to connect that history to the paper’s eventual transformation. Go to Full Review Linda Marric HeyUGuys Oct 14, 2026
4/5
Ink is stylish, gripping and elevated by a superb O’Connell. It leaves some questions about the tabloid legacy open, but it captures the characters, drive, and momentum behind it. Go to Full Review Sam Adams Slate Sep 24, 2026
Watching Lamb assemble his team of frustrated Fleet Street hacks and incentivize their worst instincts is like running Citizen Kane at triple speed. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 1 day ago
3/4
Ink belongs on a shortlist alongside Sidney Lumet’s Network (1976) as a film that laments the midcentury deterioration of quality journalism. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht 5 days ago
Adapts a play about the early days of Rupert Murdoch’s London newspaper takeover and makes it far less interesting than it probably should be. Go to Full Review Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine Oct 27, 2026
7/10
Danny Boyle delivers a gripping media drama fueled by Jack O'Connell and Guy Pearce. Though its final act is heavy-handed, INK offers a sharp look at the rise of tabloid sensationalism. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The film is an explosive cinematic rollercoaster about a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news -- one that would give the people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today.
Director
Danny Boyle
Producer
Danny Boyle, Tessa Ross, Michael Ellenberg, Tracey Seaward
Screenwriter
James Graham
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Decibel Films, Media Res Studio, House Productions
Rating
R (Some Drug Use|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content|Language Throughout)
Genre
Drama, Biography, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 11, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 8, 2027
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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