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Breaking News in Yuba County

Breaking News in Yuba County

Sue Buttons has one killer story

20215.91h 36m

Overview

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

Directed by Tate Taylor
Written by Amanda Idoko
Produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, Riva Marker, Tate Taylor
Box Office0Revenue: $183K

Top Cast

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Sue Buttons

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

Nancy

Regina Hall

Regina Hall

Cam Harris

Awkwafina

Awkwafina

Mina

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Rita

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Debbie

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Karl Buttons

Jimmi Simpson

Jimmi Simpson

Petey Buttons

Keong Sim

Keong Sim

Mr. Kim

Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis

Gloria Michaels

About Breaking News in Yuba County

Breaking News in Yuba County is a comedy, drama, crime film released in 2021. Directed by Tate Taylor, it stars Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall. An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

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