Breaking News in Yuba County is a dark comedy film directed by Tate Taylor and starring Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Juliette Lewis, Awkwafina, and Wanda Sykes. The film follows Sue Buttons, an overlooked and underappreciated pencil-pusher who discovers her husband's infidelity and decides to take matters into her own hands.
Sue's husband is a police detective named Karl, who is cheating on her with a young woman named Misty. When Sue catches them in the act, Karl dies of a heart attack, leaving Sue in shock and despair. She decides to bury the body in her backyard, hoping to avoid any repercussions.
However, when Karl's disappearance becomes the talk of the town, Sue finds herself in the limelight, enjoying the celebrity status that comes with having a missing husband. She becomes a local hero, and even attracts the attention of a local news anchor named Gloria Michaels, who is desperate for a big story.
But as the police start to investigate Karl's disappearance, and Sue's sister Nancy becomes suspicious of her behavior, Sue realizes that she is in over her head. She must navigate a web of lies, deceit, and danger to keep the truth from coming out, all while dealing with the unexpected consequences of her newfound fame.
As the plot unfolds, Sue finds herself entangled with a cast of eccentric characters, including Misty's criminal boyfriend, a sleazy private investigator, and a group of vigilante women who empower Sue to take control of her own life.
Overall, Breaking News in Yuba County is a darkly comedic and entertaining film that explores themes of identity, power, and the lengths people will go to in order to be noticed and appreciated.
