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Feature film — 2021

Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)

5.91h 36mComedy — Drama — Crime

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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A high-signal pick with 238 votes.

Nine Stories Productions / AGC Studios / Wyolah Films / The Black List / Ingenious Media / Fibonacci Films

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Director: Tate Taylor

On screen

Cast & crew

Allison Janney as Sue Buttons

Allison Janney

Sue Buttons

Mila Kunis as Nancy

Mila Kunis

Nancy

Regina Hall as Cam Harris

Regina Hall

Cam Harris

Awkwafina as Mina

Awkwafina

Mina

Wanda Sykes as Rita

Wanda Sykes

Rita

Ellen Barkin as Debbie

Ellen Barkin

Debbie

Matthew Modine as Karl Buttons

Matthew Modine

Karl Buttons

Jimmi Simpson as Petey Buttons

Jimmi Simpson

Petey Buttons

Keong Sim as Mr. Kim

Keong Sim

Mr. Kim

Juliette Lewis as Gloria Michaels

Juliette Lewis

Gloria Michaels

Clifton Collins Jr. as Ray

Clifton Collins Jr.

Ray

Samira Wiley as Jonelle

Samira Wiley

Jonelle