Broadcast News (1987)

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It’s the story of their lives.

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.

Released: 1987-12-16
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 2h 13m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 484 votes

Directed by James L. Brooks.

Top cast

Holly Hunter as Jane Craig
William Hurt as Tom Grunick
Albert Brooks as Aaron Altman
Robert Prosky as Ernie Merriman
Lois Chiles as Jennifer Mack
Joan Cusack as Blair Litton
Peter Hackes as Paul Moore
Christian Clemenson as Bobby
Jack Nicholson as Bill Rorich
Robert Katims as Martin Klein

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Broadcast News

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
Canada: stream on Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
Australia: stream on Disney Plus; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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