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Broadcast News

  • 1987
  • R
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
35K
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Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
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A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she... Read allA high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

  • Director
    • James L. Brooks
  • Writer
    • James L. Brooks
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Albert Brooks
    • Holly Hunter
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James L. Brooks
    • Writer
      • James L. Brooks
    • Stars
      • William Hurt
      • Albert Brooks
      • Holly Hunter
    • 163User reviews
    • 79Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 23 nominations total

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    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Tom Grunick
    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • Aaron Altman
    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Jane Craig
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Ernie Merriman
    Lois Chiles
    Lois Chiles
    • Jennifer Mack
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Blair Litton
    • (as Joan Cusak)
    Peter Hackes
    Peter Hackes
    • Paul Moore
    Christian Clemenson
    Christian Clemenson
    • Bobby
    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Bill Rorish
    Robert Katims
    • Martin Klein
    Ed Wheeler
    Ed Wheeler
    • George Weln
    Stephen Mendillo
    Stephen Mendillo
    • Gerald Grunick
    Kimber Shoop
    Kimber Shoop
    • Young Tom
    Dwayne Markee
    • Young Aaron
    Gennie James
    Gennie James
    • Young Jane
    Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    • Jane's Dad
    Amy Brooks
    • Elli Merriman
    Jane Welch
    • Anne Merriman
    • Director
      • James L. Brooks
    • Writer
      • James L. Brooks
    • All cast & crew
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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
      Édition Spéciale
      Music by Francis Cabrel
      Lyrics by Francis Cabrel
      Performed by Francis Cabrel
      Courtesy of Editions 31 (Paris)

    User reviews163

    Featured review
    9/10

    Terrific and smart

    I'm sitting around going through movie listings and not really seeing anything I want to see. My appetite keeps saying, "Something like BROADCAST NEWS." That's what I want. Something smart and funny, with adult ideas and great acting and writing, and a directorial style that doesn't call attention to itself. This may well be Hurt's best performance (is this or THE BIG CHILL, to my mind): however eccentric, Hurt is smart, and to play an unintelligent person without making sure -- wink wink -- the audience knows -- wink wink -- hey, I'M not stupid... well, that's fine acting right there. Hunter is note-perfect, and Albert Brooks is a revelation. (And he can read and sing at the same time!) Great, great work.
    • Doogie D
    • Jul 4, 1999
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    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
      • Detrás de las noticias
    • Filming locations
      • 600 East Capitol Street SE, Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, USA(Aaron's house)
    • Production companies
      • Amercent Films
      • American Entertainment Partners L.P.
      • Gracie Films
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    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
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    Tech 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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