

UHF
“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.
Where to watch UHF in United States
Click a service to open UHF there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is UHF streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon 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
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Jay Levey
- 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
UHF cast & crew
UHF was directed by Jay Levey and written by 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Jay Levey.
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 John W. Hyde.
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
George Newman

Kevin McCarthy
R.J. Fletcher

Michael Richards
Stanley Spadowski

David Bowe
Bob

Stanley Brock
Harvey Bilchik

Anthony Geary
Philo

Trinidad Silva
Raul Hernandez

Gedde Watanabe
Kuni

Billy Barty
Noodles MacIntosh
John Paragon
Richard Fletcher

Fran Drescher
Pamela Finklestein

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.











