Broadcast News

1987 "It’s the story of their lives."
7.3| 2h13m| R| en| More Info
Released: 16 December 1987 Released
Producted By: Gracie Films
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website:
Synopsis

Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.

... View More
Stream Online

Stream with Starz

Director

Producted By

Gracie Films

AD
AD

Watch Free for 30 Days

All Prime Video Movies and TV Shows. Cancel anytime. Watch Now

Trailers & Images

Reviews

XoWizIama Excellent adaptation.
Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.
Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
leplatypus This is a 80s movie about a TV news station. Maybe you expected some great investigation cases but here's it's not the subject : it's just about how competitive and seducing coworkers can do their job. I really like how this under pressure office can foster nice, close and genuine relationships between the team. However i don't understand why the movie is so dully written : characters don't talk clear and simple and after a time, it's really confusing ! The cast is great and Holly shows she can be a true manager. The faraway distant Nicholson is a funny add-on. At the end, even if the movie doesn't really delivers a hit, it's more entertaining than the dreadful « morning glory » that fails with everything the two movies share !
mantinia The movie, Broadcast News was not as good as I expected. I enjoyed some parts of it but others were boring. Overall it me entertained and watching the whole time. The actors and actresses were pretty good and had many funny lines here and there. The plot of the movie was funny and informational. There is not much I would change about that. The film contained great journalistic value too. One concern I have was the ending. I definitely thought the ending should have been a lot better. It just left us all hanging. My whole class was very upset about it. We watched the whole film, which was 2 hours or so, for a not so good ending!!! I want to know what happens with the rest of their lives.
schwallerkate Broadcast News is a compelling story of three very different people in the news business. The characters, played by Holly Hunter (Jane), William Hurt (Tom) and Albert Brooks (Aaron), are a dynamic trio of very different and conflicting personalities. The movie follows the three characters through their lives and struggles inside and outside of the newsroom. Overall, Broadcast News was a compelling, funny, entertaining watch. A good use of time.
mingom Full of journalistic humor and complicated love lives, this movie will satisfy anyone who likes watching individuals stress over their everyday lives. The pressure of deadlines, tension between friends and an ominous job-layoff threat looming overhead keeps viewers enticed to see what happens next. Upon looking for a film with a happy ending, this movie may not meet the requirements. It ends rather abruptly, leaving viewers still to wonder what will happen next. However, the film does feature many realistic events from the world of journalism. Viewers will smile and laugh along to the movie as characters casually bury the lead.