Talk Radio
“The last neighborhood in America.”
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
Where to watch Talk Radio in United States
Can I watch Talk Radio in United States? Talk Radio isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Talk Radio streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Talk Radio
Talk Radio is a 1988 English-language drama film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Eric Bogosian, Ellen Greene, Leslie Hope. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Talk Radio was produced by Ten-Four Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films, and Universal Pictures and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on December 23, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Oliver Stone, Eric Bogosian
- Release date
- December 23, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Ten-Four Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films, Universal Pictures
Talk Radio cast & crew
Talk Radio was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Oliver Stone and Eric Bogosian.
The cast features Eric Bogosian as Barry Champlain, Ellen Greene as Ellen, Leslie Hope as Laura, John C. McGinley as Stu, Alec Baldwin as Dan, and John Pankow as Dietz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by A. Kitman Ho and Greg Strangis.
Is Talk Radio worth watching?
Talk Radio holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 254 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Talk Radio is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Talk Radio
Talk Radio 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Talk Radio
Eric Bogosian
Barry Champlain
Ellen Greene
Ellen
Leslie Hope
Laura
John C. McGinley
Stu
Alec Baldwin
Dan
John Pankow
Dietz
Michael Wincott
Kent / Michael / Joe
Linda Atkinson
Sheila Fleming
Robert Trebor
Jeffrey Fisher / Francine
Zach Grenier
Sid Greenberg
Tony Frank
Dino
Harlan Jordan
Coach Armstrong
Talk Radio — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Talk Radio in United States?
Talk Radio 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 Talk Radio in?
Talk Radio is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Talk Radio?
Talk Radio runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Talk Radio rated?
Talk Radio is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 254 ratings.
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