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UHF

1989·Movie·PG-13·97 min·6.7(413)

A lot of TV stations have forgotten what "quality" means, but not Channel 62. They NEVER knew what it meant.

The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.

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Where to watch UHF in United States

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Where is UHF streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
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FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video

About UHF

UHF is a 1989 English-language comedy film directed by Jay Levey. The cast is led by 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.

UHF was produced by Cinecorp, Orion Pictures, and Imaginary Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on July 21, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
Jay Levey
Writers
Jay Levey, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Release date
July 21, 1989
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Cinecorp, Orion Pictures, Imaginary Entertainment
#loser#game show#satire#music video#music spoof

UHF cast & crew

UHF was directed by Jay Levey and written by Jay Levey and 'Weird Al' Yankovic.

The cast features 'Weird Al' Yankovic as George Newman, Kevin McCarthy as R.J. Fletcher, Michael Richards as Stanley Spadowski, David Bowe as Bob, Stanley Brock as Harvey Bilchik, and Anthony Geary as Philo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Du Prez, cinematography is by David Lewis, and it was produced by Gray Frederickson and Gene Kirkwood.

Is UHF worth watching?

UHF holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 413 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, UHF is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch UHF

In United States, you can stream UHF on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of UHF

'Weird Al' Yankovic

'Weird Al' Yankovic

George Newman

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

R.J. Fletcher

Michael Richards

Michael Richards

Stanley Spadowski

David Bowe

David Bowe

Bob

Stanley Brock

Stanley Brock

Harvey Bilchik

Anthony Geary

Anthony Geary

Philo

Trinidad Silva

Trinidad Silva

Raul Hernandez

Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

Kuni

Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Noodles MacIntosh

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John Paragon

Richard Fletcher

Fran Drescher

Fran Drescher

Pamela Finklestein

Sue Ane Langdon

Sue Ane Langdon

Esther Bilchik

UHF — FAQs

Where can I watch UHF in United States?

UHF is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is UHF on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — UHF is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is UHF in?

UHF is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is UHF?

UHF runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is UHF rated?

UHF is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 413 ratings.

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