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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

6.720041h 35mPG-13MovieComedy

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.

DirectorAdam McKay
WritersWill Ferrell·Adam McKay
ProducersJudd Apatow·David O. Russell

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Cast · Directed by Adam McKay

WFWill Ferrell
Will Ferrell
Ron Burgundy
CAChristina Applegate
Christina Applegate
Veronica Corningstone
PRPaul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Brian Fantana
SCSteve Carell
Steve Carell
Brick Tamland
DKDavid Koechner
David Koechner
Champ Kind
FWFred Willard
Fred Willard
Ed Harken
CPChris Parnell
Chris Parnell
Garth Holliday
KHKathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn
Helen
FAFred Armisen
Fred Armisen
Tino
SRSeth Rogen
Seth Rogen
Eager Cameraman
PTPaul F. Tompkins
Paul F. Tompkins
MC
DTDanny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Bartender

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy on Netflix?

No, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.

Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy on Amazon Prime Video?

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy for free?

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?

Yes — Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is followed by Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) in the Anchorman Collection.

Is there a prequel to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is the first film in the Anchorman Collection.

Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy part of a trilogy?

No — Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is part of the Anchorman Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Anchorman Collection?

There are 2 films in the Anchorman Collection: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013).