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Broadcast News

6.819872h 13mRMovieComedyRomance

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.

DirectorJames L. Brooks
WriterJames L. Brooks
ProducersPolly Platt·James L. Brooks

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Cast · Directed by James L. Brooks

HHHolly Hunter
Holly Hunter
Jane Craig
WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Tom Grunick
ABAlbert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Aaron Altman
RPRobert Prosky
Robert Prosky
Ernie Merriman
LCLois Chiles
Lois Chiles
Jennifer Mack
JCJoan Cusack
Joan Cusack
Blair Litton
PH
Peter Hackes
Paul Moore
CCChristian Clemenson
Christian Clemenson
Bobby
JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Bill Rorich
RKRobert Katims
Robert Katims
Martin Klein
EWEd Wheeler
Ed Wheeler
George Wein
SMStephen Mendillo
Stephen Mendillo
Gerald Grunick

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Broadcast News isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Broadcast News on Netflix?

No, Broadcast News is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Broadcast News isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.