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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
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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
350K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,209
503
  • 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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 649User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 13 nominations

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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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    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

    Top cast

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Ron Burgundyas Ron Burgundy
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Veronica Corningstoneas Veronica Corningstone
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Brick Tamlandas Brick Tamland
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Brian Fantanaas Brian Fantana
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Champ Kindas Champ Kind
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Ed Harkenas Ed Harken
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Garth Hollidayas Garth Holliday
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Helenas Helen
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Tinoas Tino
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Eager Cameramanas Eager Cameraman
    Paul F. Tompkins
    Paul F. Tompkins
    • MCas MC
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Scot Robinson
    • Waiter at Tino'sas Waiter at Tino's
    Ian Roberts
    Ian Roberts
    • Stage Manageras Stage Manager
    Darcy Donavan
    Darcy Donavan
    • Hot Blondeas Hot Blonde
    Renee Weldon
    Renee Weldon
    • Petite Brunetteas Petite Brunette
    Jerry Minor
    Jerry Minor
    • Tino's Bassistas Tino's Bassist
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Directoras Director
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
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    Storyline

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    In 1970s San Diego, journalism was a well respected profession and people actually cared about what they saw on TV. And the top rated anchor man in the city is Ron Burgundy. He enjoys his run at the top, and has for the last five years. And his news team is equally as good as he is. Professional jock and former professional baseball player Champ Kind handles the sports, the curiously dim witted Brick Tamland - who's a few channels short of a cable subscription - handles the weather, and ladies' man Brian Fantana - whose collection of fine scents would be in the Guinness Book Of Records - handles the on-field reporting. But now all that is about to change forever. The TV station Burgundy works for, Channel 4, has embraced diversity and has hired a beautiful new female anchor named Veronica Corningstone. While Ron Burgundy and the rest of the Channel 4 news team enjoys fighting with competitors, drinking, and flirting with the ladies, Veronica quietly climbs her way to the top. And Veronica's success drives Ron Burgundy crazy. So much that Veronica's meddling causes Ron to get demoted and ultimately lose his job with Channel 6. Now left with nothing, Ron must find a way to get back to the top - and that involves a story about a rare Chinese panda giving birth on US soil. Will Ron be the one to report the story on a national level? —halo1k
    • tv station
    • erection visible through clothing
    • anchorman
    • news anchor
    • 1970s
    • 175 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • His news is bigger than your news.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual humor, language and comic violence
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews649

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    It's Summertime: Lighten Up and Laugh Without Guilt: No Thinking Necessary
    The most devoted cineastes and the average hoi polloi moviegoers both need to kick back and laugh, without probing or analysis, at a goofball, outrageously funny comedy with zero depth. And that's exactly what director Adam McKay (also co-writer with star Will Ferrell) provides in "Anchorman." A very warm summer day, like today, was perfect for the quick gags and physical comedy of this nutty flick. Maybe it's even more of a relief for us folks who are still arguing with each other about "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Control Room," documentaries that make us confront a difficult present and a tenuous future.

    Will Ferrell is TV news anchor Ron Burgundy in 1970s San Diego. This is Pre-B.W. (Barbara Walters), a dark age when men reported the news almost exclusively. Burgundy, shallow and self-absorbed without redemption, chases skirts and is so genuinely stupid he reads ANYTHING on the teleprompter. His news crew consists of adulators and one misfit, Brick Tamland, played with unremitting mental blankness by Steve Carrell. Burgundy's dog is a delight, a pooch who can bark in a few languages.

    The "Men's Club" is jolted by the station honcho's decision to add a woman to the newsroom, largely to appease the network satraps. He says it's necessary in the interests of "diversity," a word one staff member doesn't even understand. Enter pretty but tough Veronica Corningstone, Christina Applegate. Applegate makes what really is a tough comedic role work completely.

    A misadventure by Burgundy results in Veronica's pinch-hitting chance to anchor the evening news. Veronica scores big time. She and Ron are already lovers and she expects him to be thrilled that his absence was her big break. No way and the rest of the film is Ron's Revenge and Veronica's Counterattack.

    A subplot is the rivalry between Ron and his crew and the mobile news gatherers of competing stations. This ends in a donnybrook reminiscent of the silent film era having no rhyme or reason. The other stations' combatants are led by Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller and Tim Robbins. Robbins, one of the most intelligent and versatile personalities in film and stage today, should be watched closely. He almost loses his composure acting the zany script. Even Jack Black makes it into the flick as a dedicated junkie.

    Don't miss the outtakes as the end credits role, especially Ferrell's last comment on what the movie really is.

    Pure summer fun-laugh, be happy.

    8/10
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    • Jul 9, 2004

    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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