Broadcast News (1987)
English romantic comedy film directed by James L. Brooks
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m 127 min
- Released
- 16 December 1987
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Broadcast News has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 16 December 1987. It is directed by James L. Brooks and stars William Hurt, Albert Brooks and Holly Hunter.
Cast and crew
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Cast
- William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles, Joan Cusack, Jack Nicholson, Christian Clemenson, Leo Burmester, John Cusack, Marc Shaiman, Marita Geraghty
- Cinematography
- Michael Ballhaus
- Editing
- Richard Marks
- Music
- Bill Conti
- Written by
- James L. Brooks
- Produced by
- James L. Brooks
- Production
- Gracie Films
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $67.33 million
- Award
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Set in
- Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 December 1987
- First shown
- 13 December 1987 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Broadcast News?
Broadcast News has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.
When did Broadcast News release?
Broadcast News released on 16 December 1987.
Who directed Broadcast News?
Broadcast News is directed by James L. Brooks.
Who is in the cast of Broadcast News?
The cast of Broadcast News includes William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky, Lois Chiles and Joan Cusack.
Where can I watch Broadcast News online?
Broadcast News streams on Netflix.
How much did Broadcast News earn at the box office?
Broadcast News grossed $67.33 million on a budget of $20 million.
What is Broadcast News rated in the US?
Broadcast News is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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