Broadcast News
“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.
Where to watch Broadcast News in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Broadcast News there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Broadcast News streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Broadcast News
Broadcast News is a 1987 English-language comedy and romance film directed by James L. Brooks. The cast is led by Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Broadcast News was produced by Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., and Gracie Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $67 million worldwide.
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Writers
- James L. Brooks
- Release date
- December 16, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $67 million
- Production
- Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., Gracie Films
Broadcast News cast & crew
Broadcast News was directed by James L. Brooks and written by James L. Brooks.
The cast features 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, and Joan Cusack as Blair Litton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by James L. Brooks and Polly Platt.
Is Broadcast News worth watching?
Broadcast News holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 468 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Broadcast News is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Broadcast News
Broadcast News isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Broadcast News
Holly Hunter
Jane Craig
William Hurt
Tom Grunick
Albert Brooks
Aaron Altman
Robert Prosky
Ernie Merriman
Lois Chiles
Jennifer Mack
Joan Cusack
Blair Litton
Peter Hackes
Paul Moore
Christian Clemenson
Bobby
Jack Nicholson
Bill Rorich
Robert Katims
Martin Klein
Ed Wheeler
George Wein
Stephen Mendillo
Gerald Grunick
Broadcast News — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Broadcast News in United States?
Broadcast News is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Broadcast News in?
Broadcast News is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Spanish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Broadcast News?
Broadcast News runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is Broadcast News rated?
Broadcast News is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 468 ratings.
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