Movie

Broadcast News

“It’s the story of their lives.”

★ 6.8(472)19872h 13m

Broadcast News is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: James L. Brooks
Release date: 1987-12-16
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: English
Box office: $67,330,500
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Amercent Films

Broadcast News — trailer

About Broadcast News

Broadcast News is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by James L. Brooks, starring Holly Hunter, William Hurt and Albert Brooks. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 472 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Broadcast News in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Holly Hunter

Jane Craig

William Hurt

Tom Grunick

Albert Brooks

Aaron Altman

Robert Prosky

Ernie Merriman

Lois Chiles

Jennifer Mack

Joan Cusack

Blair Litton

Peter Hackes

Paul Moore

Christian Clemenson

Bobby

Jack Nicholson

Bill Rorich

Robert Katims

Martin Klein

Ed Wheeler

George Wein

Stephen Mendillo

Gerald Grunick

Themes & keywords

journalistwashington dc, usalove triangleworkaholicjournalismtelevision producerneurotictv news anchor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Broadcast News in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Broadcast News is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Broadcast News on Netflix?+

Broadcast News is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Broadcast News?+

Broadcast News has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in Broadcast News?+

Broadcast News stars Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky and Lois Chiles.

When did Broadcast News come out?+

Broadcast News is a 1987 movie directed by James L. Brooks.

What genre is Broadcast News?+

Broadcast News is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Broadcast News?+

Broadcast News was directed by James L. Brooks.