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Movie Info

Release Date: December 16, 1987
Runtime: 133 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (5)
Genres:
Comedy Romance
Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $67,330,500
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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98%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
457 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
36,714 votes
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Broadcast News

1987

"Truth, love, and chaos in every broadcast."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Al filo de la noticia? 🇩🇪 DE: Broadcast News - Nachrichtenfieber? 🇨🇳 ZH: 富貴浮雲? 🇷🇴 RO: Știri de televiziune 🇺🇦 UK: Теленовини? All international titles (5) →
Comedy Romance 133 min 7.3/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1988 Oscars Best Picture James L. Brooks
1988 Oscars Best Actor William Hurt

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Box Office

Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $67,330,500
Profit $47,330,500
ROI +236.7% (3.4x)

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Broadcast News is directed by James L. Brooks .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#journalist 54 #washington dc, usa 42 #love triangle 36 #journalism 18 #workaholic 11 #television producer 6 #tv news anchor 5 #neurotic 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about Broadcast News

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  • The film was shot in various locations across Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, with the newsroom scenes primarily filmed at a real news station to enhance authenticity.

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  • In one scene, the character of Tom Grunick, played by William Hurt, accidentally drops a stack of papers; this was not scripted and was a genuine reaction to the stress of filming.

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  • Holly Hunter's character, Jane Craig, was inspired by several real-life female news producers, showcasing the challenges they faced in a male-dominated industry.

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  • The film features a cameo by the real-life anchor Tom Brokaw, adding a layer of authenticity to the portrayal of the television news industry.

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  • Director James L. Brooks initially considered casting a different actor for the role of Aaron Altman, but ultimately chose Albert Brooks after being impressed by his comedic timing.

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  • Broadcast News addresses the shift in journalism during the late 1980s, paralleling trends seen in later media-centric films such as Network and The Insider.

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