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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
355K
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Christina Applegate, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a ne... Read allRon Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor.Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
355K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,265
227
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    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • Christina Applegate
      • Steve Carell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • Christina Applegate
      • Steve Carell
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    • 663User reviews
    • 169Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 13 nominations

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    Christina Applegate, Will Ferrell, and Fred Willard in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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    Top cast

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Ron Burgundy
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Veronica Corningstone
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Brick Tamland
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Brian Fantana
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Champ Kind
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Ed Harken
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Garth Holliday
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Helen
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Tino
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Eager Cameraman
    Paul F. Tompkins
    Paul F. Tompkins
    • MC
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Bartender
    Scot Robinson
    • Waiter at Tino's
    Ian Roberts
    Ian Roberts
    • Stage Manager
    Darcy Donavan
    Darcy Donavan
    • Hot Blonde
    Renee Weldon
    Renee Weldon
    • Petite Brunette
    Jerry Minor
    Jerry Minor
    • Tino's Bassist
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Director
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Mexican restaurant Veronica visits with the girls from the station is named "Escupimos en su Alimento". In Spanish, that means, "We spit on your food".
    • Goofs
      When Ron reads the teleprompter with the question mark on it, it is revealed that the words on the prompter don't match the words that Ron said. The plot depends on the notion that Ron cannot help but read anything that is put on the teleprompter.
    • Quotes

      Veronica Corningstone: For the entire Channel 4 news team, I'm Veronica Corningstone.

      Ron Burgundy: And I'm Ron Burgundy. Go fuck yourself, San Diego.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits feature outtakes from the film, as well as one outtake from the film Smokey and the Bandit II (1980).
    • Alternate versions
      Differences between the theatrical release and the director's cut:
      • After Brian Fantana comments on being hung over from the previous night's party, Champ states "I woke up on the floor of some Japanesse family's living room, and they would NOT stop screaming!", to which Brick replies, "I ate a big red candle". In the director's cut, Champ says "I woke up this morning and I shit a squirrel. The hell of it is, the damn thing's still alive. So I've got this shit covered squirrel down there in the office, and I don't know what to name it." Brick replies, "I'm sorry, I think I ate your chocolate squirrel".
      • The scene of Ron Burgundy walking around the office with an erection is extended by about fifteen seconds.
      • Ron daydreams of being married to Veronica, and has two children. After coming home from work, she appears from the kitchen in negligee, tells him that she's just prepared dinner in the nude, and they somewhat violently make out in the hallway.
      • The scene of Ron being carried away by the crowd after reading the phrase "Go fuck yourself, San Diego" on the air is extended, with Ron screaming, "I would never say fuck! I would never fucking ever fucking say that!"
      • After the above, Ron goes to Tino's where he is forced to eat cat poop in regard to the above incident.
    • Connections
      Edited into Wake Up, Ron Burgundy (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Treat Her Like a Lady
      Written by Eddie Cornelius

      Performed by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

      Courtesy of EMI Records

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews663

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    Top review
    8/10
    A legendary comedy, Will Ferrell at his best
    Apart from spawning multiple memes over the years, this movie also got quite a few laughs out of me. The comedy isn't what you'd call 'high brow' but that's because it's aimed at the 'immature kid' in all of us, and that's why it makes us laugh. "Anchorman 2" was a huge disappointment and I wouldn't recommend that you watch that at all.... Just watch the original and appreciate how good it is.
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    FAQ3

    • Is 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' based on a book?
    • Does Will Ferrell and the rest of the Channel 4 news team actually sing 'Afternoon Delight'?
    • What are the differences between the theatrical cut and the unrated cut of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Anchorman
    • Filming locations
      • Balboa Park - 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
      • Herzog-Cowen Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $85,288,303
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,416,365
      • Jul 11, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $90,709,367
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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