Where to watch Broadcast News in United States
Broadcast News is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
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 United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Broadcast News trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Kimber Shoop
Young Tom
Dwayne Markee
Young Aaron
Gennie James
Young Jane
Leo Burmester
Jane's Dad
Amy Brooks
Elli Merriman
Jane Welch
Anne Merriman
Jonathan Benya
Clifford Altman
Frank Doubleday
Mercenary
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Broadcast News in United States?+
In United States, Broadcast News is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Broadcast News on Netflix?+
Broadcast News is not on Netflix in United States 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.
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