Rate this Movie Help Icon

Broadcast News (1987)

87 ^%

Tomatometer

How does the Tomatometer work Help Icon

Reviews Counted:186

Fresh:162

Rotten:24

Average Rating:7.3/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 12 mins

Genre: Television

Synopsis: James Brooks directs William Hurt, Holly Hunter and Albert Brooks in this satirical comedy about three ambitious newscasters. Tom Grunick, a rising anchorman, has plenty of on-camera savvy,... [More]

Starring: William Hurt, Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky

Director: James L. Brooks

[See More Credits]

Reviews

1 - 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 >> >|

12/5/09

100%

A comedy that rises above garbage humor without quite abandoning it totally. More

Quote by Danny S.

11/24/09

70%

Quote by outrunner

11/19/09

90%

Quote by Chris B.

11/18/09

80%

Quote by Daniel B.

11/15/09

90%

Quote by Weatherbox

10/24/09

80%

Quote by Whitney H.

10/19/09

80%

Quote by Tim B.

10/11/09

100%

Quote by stewie101

9/20/09

80%

Quote by OfficialPaul

9/6/09

70%

A smart, well acted, witty comedy about the behind the scenes workings of a news show. Holly... More

Quote by Mike L.

8/26/09

100%

Quote by Eric A.

8/22/09

100%

Quote by ray m.

7/8/09

90%

Quote by Peri A.

7/4/09

40%

Interesting look into the change of the news industry that still has a lot of relevance today.... More

Quote by Daniel Tucker

6/2/09

70%

Quote by Zhygis

5/16/09

80%

Quote by REVIEWSX23

5/8/09

90%

Quote by ShamelessHipster

5/6/09

80%

Quote by kim M.

5/4/09

70%

Quote by rottenb

3/30/09

80%

Quote by gilmane

1 - 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 >> >|

Tomatometer Percentage	Movie
44% 44%	Night at the Museum: B…
32% 32%	Terminator Salvation
36% 36%	Angels & Demons
95% 95%	Star Trek
25% 25%	Four Christmases

Tomatometer Percentage	Movie
83% 83%	Harry Potter and the H…
67% 67%	Public Enemies
75% 75%	Julie & Julia
95% 95%	The Cove
85% 85%	World's Greatest Dad

Headlines	Comments

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Headed for IMAX	40
James Cameron Developing Sci-Fi Film for Fox	7
Peter Jackson Reveals Which LotR Characters Will Return for The Hobbit	15
Josh Brolin Rumored for Men in Black 3	22
Malkovich and Hathaway Rumored for Spider-Man 4	84
Avatar Picks Up Golden Globes Buzz	66
Disney's Upcoming Hand-Drawn Movies Revealed	21
Cameron Explains Blue Avatar Aliens	37
Matt Damon Expects Greengrass to Return for Fourth Bourne	10
Burton's Dark Shadows Rising in 2010	12

Headlines	Comments

Total Recall: Keith David's Best Movies	58
Five Favorite Films with Jason Reitman	57
Critics Consensus: Everybody's Fine Is Just OK	50
Five Favorite Films With Avatar's Sam Worthington	46
Sundance 2010: RT's 10 Most Anticipated Movies	41
Weekly Ketchup: Tron Team to Remake The Black Hole	37
Box Office Guru Wrapup: The Blind Side Takes the Lead	29
Awards Tour: National Board of Review Winners List!	28
Friday Harvest: Iron Man 2, Harry Potter, and more!	24
Help Us Choose the Community Golden Tomato Award	21

Headlines	Comments

Five Favorite Films With Avatar's Sam Worthington	46
Director Ruben Fleischer Talks Zombieland	2
"I Don't Hate Women": Lars von Trier on Antichrist	17
Eric Bana talks Love the Beast - RT Interview	12
Fight Club Sound Designer Reflects on Film's 10th Anniversary	23
James Schamus talks Taking Woodstock - RT Interview	8
John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview	15
Terry Gilliam Talks Doctor Parnassus	23
Wes Anderson Talks Fantastic Mr. Fox - RT Interview	9
Wolverine Creator Len Wein Talks About the Film	28

Broadcast News (1987)

Tomatometer

Reviews

More DVDs

What’s Hot On RT

Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Disney Animation

Avatar

Eric Bana

Other News

Sponsored Links

Around The Network