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- William Hurt
- Albert Brooks
- Holly Hunter
- Robert Prosky
- Lois Chiles
- Joan Cusack
- Peter Hackes
- Christian Clemenson
- Jack Nicholson
- Robert Katims
Letterboxd User Reviews
- Dec 6, 2017
A movie about the burden of being smart enough to know that you'll never be truly happy.
Griffin NewmanJul 4, 2017Get out while you can still cry. Holly Hunter cries all through the film, though usually only at certain scheduled times and places. Until the end, when she chooses principle over desire. Albert Brooks never cries, though his attack of flop sweat is essentially his…
Sean GilmanMar 9, 2022“It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room.” “No, it’s awful.” God, this movie is perfect. So unique! Never been repeated! Just so so so one-of-a-kind from the first moment. Ultimately a movie about a love…
demi adejuyigbe - Feb 23, 2022
holly hunter in this movie is why the awooga cartoon sound effect was invented
LucyMar 27, 2018This film is getting heavier and more real as I get older, and since I’m still only 25, I expect it to properly kill me eventually. Jane and Aaron are made for each other, except she doesn’t love him - they have similar brains but the attraction isn’t there for her, which…
manilazicNov 21, 2020omg Aaron Sorkin wishes he wrote this
Neeka B - Jul 13, 2026
the scene of them trying to make the deadline for the homecoming broadcast is so incredibly exhilarating. even before it becomes a genuinely well-shot action sequence. so many little scenes are staged and shot in ways that fill simple actions with tension, like the moment…
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Patrick WillemsApr 17, 2023It’s always on the verge of becoming the movie you think it’s going to be, but it never does, and it’s so much richer and deeper for that.
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- JANE dislikedBroadcast News
i can’t tell if i’m dumb or just a gen-zer because this movie made no sense to me. it’s like they were talking in hieroglyphics
Matthew Golad lovedBroadcast NewsThey don’t make ‘em like this anymore. “I need to be alone.” “I’ll join you.” “Thanks.” Dialogue crackles. No pulled punches. Really sticks the landing.
Mickerdoo lovedBroadcast NewsHunter’s magnetism pushes it over the top. Along with interesting character dynamics and stressful atmosphere. Threw a curveball at the end.
- Xander Gray likedBroadcast News
I love Albert Brooks 7.5/10
Sara Aiello lovedBroadcast NewsSO UNDERATED
Olivia Octavius lovedBroadcast NewsSo good.
- Mark Bateman likedBroadcast News
8/10
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- William Hurt as Tom Grunick
- Albert Brooks as Aaron Altman
- Holly Hunter as Jane Craig
- Robert Prosky as Ernie Merriman
- Lois Chiles as Jennifer Mack
- Joan Cusack as Blair Litton
- Peter Hackes as Paul Moore
- Christian Clemenson as Bobby
- Jack Nicholson as Bill Rorish
- Robert Katims as Martin Klein