Name: FM
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Released: 1978-04-28
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cast: Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Alex Karras, Cleavon Little, Martin Mull

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A now story with now music!

When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost.

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Radio Station Drama
Late 70s Rock Era
Anti-Establishment Satire
High-Fidelity Soundtrack
Counterculture Iconography
Media Industry Critique
Nostalgic Melancholy
Rebellious DJ Culture

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Directed by: John A. Alonzo
Written by: Ezra Sacks
Produced by: Rand Holston
Music by: Don MacDougall, Billy Mauch, Gordon Ecker

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Facts

April 28, 1978 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released: April 28, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $2 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is FM worth watching?"

Questions about FM

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Is FM worth watching?

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is FM okay for kids?

PGStrong languageDrug useSexual contentViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, drug use, sexual content, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will FM make me laugh?

Light

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

Is FM plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.