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Broadcast News

Name: Broadcast News
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1987-12-16
Cast: Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles

1987 | 133 min | Comedy, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved His Girl Friday or Bull Durham, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Actress. Also nominated for 7 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes and 1 more Berlin award. Plus 11 other awards.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$67 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 167K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James L. Brooks

Holly HunterJane Craig
William HurtTom Grunick
Albert BrooksAaron Altman
Robert ProskyErnie Merriman
Lois ChilesJennifer Mack
Joan CusackBlair Litton
Peter HackesPaul Moore
Christian ClemensonBobby
Jack NicholsonBill Rorich
Robert KatimsMartin Klein