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Broadcast News

1987Movie2 h 13 minR

ComedyRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic847.5Rotten Tomatoes98%79%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares.

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Story

It’s the story of their lives.

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.

Feels like

  • Newsroom Drama
  • Romantic Triangle
  • Media Satire
  • Character-Driven
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Workplace Dynamics
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Ethical Dilemmas

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
James L. Brooks
Written by
James L. Brooks
Produced by
James L. Brooks
Music by
Bill Conti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 16, 1987 · 2 h 13 min · R

Released
December 16, 1987
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Spanish, German
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$67 million
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Strawman News Media, Anguished Declaration of Love, Wham Line +9

  • Strawman News Media
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • Wham Line
  • Alliterative Name
  • So Beautiful, It's a Curse
  • Foreshadowing
  • Added Alliterative Appeal
  • Truth in Television
  • Jerkass
  • Book Dumb
  • Pull the Thread
  • Small Name, Big Ego

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Broadcast News?"

Questions about Broadcast News

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Broadcast News?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Broadcast News from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Broadcast News worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Broadcast News good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Broadcast News make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Was Broadcast News a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$67 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $67 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Broadcast News use?

Strawman News MediaAnguished Declaration of LoveWham LineAlliterative NameSo Beautiful, It's a CurseForeshadowingAdded Alliterative AppealTruth in TelevisionJerkassBook DumbPull the ThreadSmall Name, Big Egoand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Strawman News Media, Anguished Declaration of Love, and Wham Line.