Broadcast News

Where to Watch Broadcast News (1987) (Legally)

It’s the story of their lives.
Dec 16, 1987 US 133 min R
6.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
467 votes
Where can I watch “Broadcast News” legally?
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1987).

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Romance, with a runtime around 133 minutes.

Cast highlights include Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

journalist, washington dc, usa, love triangle, workaholic, journalism, television producer, neurotic, tv news anchor

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main 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
Jack Nicholson
as Bill Rorich
Robert Katims
as Martin Klein