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It’s the story of their lives.
It’s the story of their lives.
Comedy, Romance - 1987
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Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.
Director:
,
James L. Brooks
Cast:
,
Albert Brooks
,
William Hurt
,
Jack Nicholson
,
Joan Cusack
,
Robert Prosky
,
Lois Chiles
,
Holly Hunter
,
Christian Clemenson
,
Peter Hackl

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Rated:
R
Runtime:
133 min
Release date:
16 Dec 1987
Country:
US
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
Budget:
$20,000,000
Revenue:
$67,330,500
Awards:
Nominated for 7 Oscars. 15 wins & 24 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The movie is a sarcastic and carefully detailed picture of a world Mr. Brooks finds fascinating and also a little scary.
– Vincent Canby,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
Underpinning what is a charming, protean love-triangle is a serious statement about the function, value, and direction of television news.
– Stephen Garrett,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
fresh:
One of the best entertainments of 1987.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
1 Apr 2008
fresh:
Enormously entertaining.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
1 Apr 2008
fresh:
All the performers are tops.
– Richard Corliss,
TIME Magazine,
2 Feb 2009
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