Talk Radio
Seen it?1988 | 109 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oliver Stone
- Eric BogosianBarry Champlain
- Ellen GreeneEllen
- Leslie HopeLaura
- John C. McGinleyStu
- Alec BaldwinDan
- John PankowDietz
- Michael WincottKent / Michael / Joe
- Linda AtkinsonSheila Fleming
- Robert TreborJeffrey Fisher / Francine
- Zach GrenierSid Greenberg