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Broadcast News

Broadcast News

1987

Director

James L. Brooks

Year

1987

Content Rating

R

Stars

Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Robert Prosky

Languages

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ English, πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spanish, πŸ‡«πŸ‡· French, πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German

Origin Countries

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Synopsis

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.

ScoresSilverMetascore: 84

Major Awards

Overall
1 win β€” 6 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Actress

Berlin International Film Festival (1988)

Best Actress

Nominations (6)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Picture

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1988)

Best Director - Motion Picture

Best Screenplay

Writers Guild of America, USA (1988)

Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

Golden Globes, USA (1988)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Actress in a Leading Role