Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Seen it?2004 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$91 million worldwide on a $26 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam McKay
- Will FerrellRon Burgundy
- Christina ApplegateVeronica Corningstone
- Paul RuddBrian Fantana
- Steve CarellBrick Tamland
- David KoechnerChamp Kind
- Fred WillardEd Harken
- Chris ParnellGarth Holliday
- Kathryn HahnHelen
- Fred ArmisenTino
- Seth RogenEager Cameraman