Where to watch Broadcast News (1987) tonight
Broadcast News (1987) runs 2 h 13 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 489 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 13 min — ends 10:13 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Released
- December 16, 1987
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 489 votes
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Starring
- Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Broadcast News?
- Broadcast News is 2 h 13 min long (133 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Broadcast News rated?
- Broadcast News is rated R in the US.
- Is Broadcast News a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Broadcast News?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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