1976 • R • 2h 2m • English
Network
DramaLight and funnyDarkSerious and meaningful
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.
Certified R — adults only.
Ratings & WatchWise score
Every source shown as published, plus a vote-aware combined score.
WatchWise Score
69/100
★★★½☆
2,083 votes across 1 source
Blended from TMDB 78 (100% weight); shrunk toward a 62 baseline by 2,083 total votes. Not a plain average: sources are weighted by reliability and vote count, and thin evidence is pulled toward the catalogue baseline.
- · An older title — pacing and style may feel dated.
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Box-office performance
Worldwide gross compared with estimated budget (TMDB estimates, USD converted at ₹84).
Commercial verdict
All-time blockbuster
Worldwide collection was several times the estimated budget.
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