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Broadcast News

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
31K
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Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.Take two rival television reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer, female. Mix well, and watch the sparks fly.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
31K
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  • Director
    • James L. Brooks
  • Writer
    • James L. Brooks
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Albert Brooks
    • Holly Hunter
Top credits
  • Director
    • James L. Brooks
  • Writer
    • James L. Brooks
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Albert Brooks
    • Holly Hunter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 152User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Broadcast News
    Trailer 2:06
    Broadcast News

    Photos95

    William Hurt and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    William Hurt at an event for Broadcast News (1987)
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    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    William Hurt and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
    Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)

    Top cast

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    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Tom Grunickas Tom Grunick
    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • Aaron Altmanas Aaron Altman
    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Jane Craigas Jane Craig
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Ernie Merrimanas Ernie Merriman
    Lois Chiles
    Lois Chiles
    • Jennifer Mackas Jennifer Mack
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Blair Littonas Blair Litton
    • (as Joan Cusak)
    Peter Hackes
    Peter Hackes
    • Paul Mooreas Paul Moore
    Christian Clemenson
    Christian Clemenson
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Bill Rorishas Bill Rorish
    Robert Katims
    • Martin Kleinas Martin Klein
    Ed Wheeler
    Ed Wheeler
    • George Welnas George Weln
    Stephen Mendillo
    Stephen Mendillo
    • Gerald Grunickas Gerald Grunick
    Kimber Shoop
    Kimber Shoop
    • Young Tomas Young Tom
    Dwayne Markee
    • Young Aaronas Young Aaron
    Gennie James
    Gennie James
    • Young Janeas Young Jane
    Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    • Jane's Dadas Jane's Dad
    Amy Brooks
    • Elli Merrimanas Elli Merriman
    Jane Welch
    • Anne Merrimanas Anne Merriman
    • Director
      • James L. Brooks
    • Writer
      • James L. Brooks
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Albert Brooks revealed that when he first read the script, the scene where Aaron does a weekend broadcast simply noted "Something bad happens to Aaron on the air." Albert was watching CNN when a reporter he'd never seen before (and hasn't seen since) began sweating badly. Albert phoned writer and director James L. Brooks at three in the morning, and stated that Aaron HAD to start sweating profusely.
    • Goofs
      As Jane approaches the restaurant to meet the gang for drinks, William Hurt (Tom) peeks around the corner early and realizes he jumped his cue. He quickly pulls back, then he and Jennifer walk around the corner as if they had just left.
    • Quotes

      Paul Moore: It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room.

      Jane Craig: No. It's awful.

    • Crazy credits
      Albert Brooks' singing of "L'Edition Speciale" from the film also briefly appears in the end credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into Armageddon in Effect (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      L'Edition Speciale
      Written and performed by Francis Cabrel
      Courtesy of Editions 31 (Paris)

    User reviews152

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Sadly true and great.
    I say sadly because if you see this movie now, you realize how low our media has sunk- all the warning signs are in this movie.

    It's a great film, I think the last great James Brooks film, but others may disagree. It has rich characters (who are believable as well), great acting, great writing, and although the music got a little cheesy, I even liked that.

    William Hurt has never been better. Holly Hunter is stunning. And Albert Brooks walks away with every scene he's in- this triangle of people is beautifully drawn and compelling and made the whole movie soar above it's vital and important topic of the News, and how it's slowly being compromised in our nation.

    Watch this with NETWORK for a truly fun and frightening evening.
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    5
    • Juliette2005
    • Oct 21, 2005

    FAQ1

    • When does the famous frantic run scene appear?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Network News
    • Filming locations
      • 600 East Capitol Street SE, Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amercent Films
      • American Entertainment Partners L.P.
      • Gracie Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,249,404
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $197,542
      • Dec 20, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $67,331,309
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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