Quick Info
- Year
- 1976
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Duration
- 122 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $3.8M
- Box Office
- $24M
External Ratings
IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
📺 Where to Watch
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Network
Our Rating
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7.4/10
Overview
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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