Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

PG-13

2004

1h 35m

Comedy

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Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news -- that is, until the talented female journalist begins to outshine Burgundy on air. Soon he grows jealous, begins a bitter feud with Veronica and eventually makes a vulgar slip on live TV that ruins his career. However, when an outrageous story breaks at the San Diego Zoo, Ron may get a chance to redeem himself.

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Critics Consensus

Filled with inspired silliness and quotable lines, Anchorman isn't the most consistent comedy in the world, but Will Ferrell's buffoonish central performance helps keep this portrait of a clueless newsman from going off the rails.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/21/2010

3/5

Silly comedy that's definitely not for kids

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Anna Smith

Time Out

06/24/2006

Takes a joke and runs with it -- sometimes too far, but usually long enough to wear you down and force you to submit to its craziness.

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Empire Magazine

09/11/2004

3/5

Certainly the silliest comedy of the year, but mainly in a good way.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 2

3/4

This is the sort of film where the concepts of sustained shouting and milking a joke past its expiration date are both frequently passed off as cutting-edge comedy, but much of the material is indeed very funny.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/19/2022

2.5/5

“Anchorman” has a number of great scenes and I found myself laughing out loud numerous times. Unfortunately I found myself rolling my eyes just as much.

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Sean Axmaker

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06/25/2022

The men are crude, the weatherman (Steve Carell) has the intellectual depth of a dust bunny, and the news teams swagger around town like overdressed street gangs who rumble when they collide.

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Steven F.

@SteveGotScored 4d

Overall a classic comedy!

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Guy B

@gbabione Mar 16

One of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. Nothing funny about it. Proof again that Will Ferrell is not a comedian or an actor.

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Alex A

@RT46857574 Mar 13

Honestly was not funny, why did I watch it I’m not sure! Funnier movies out there watch those

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Tom F

@RT55173143 Mar 2

Still one of the funniest comedies ever.

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O W

@ScoobyJew Feb 28

Truly a masterpiece of modern cinema with detailed critique of the media industry. I applaud Will Ferrel for his exquisite performance.

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Frans B

@FransB Feb 27

Hilarious, ridiculous, funny haha and funny peculiar. Whole star studded cast all very convincing in character, Steve Carell just cracks me up. Very well written and brought to screen. Good cinematography and visually appealing. Lots of real silliness and tomfoolery. Very entertaining

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Adam McKay

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Veronica Corningstone

Paul Rudd

Brian Fantana

Steve Carell

Brick Tamland

David Koechner

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy: Trailer 1

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy: Official Clip - That's How I Roll

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy: Official Clip - Insulting the Evening News Team

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy: Official Clip - Wanna Dance?

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Synopsis

Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news -- that is, until the talented female journalist begins to outshine Burgundy on air. Soon he grows jealous, begins a bitter feud with Veronica and eventually makes a vulgar slip on live TV that ruins his career. However, when an outrageous story breaks at the San Diego Zoo, Ron may get a chance to redeem himself.

Director: Adam McKay
Producer: Judd Apatow
Screenwriter: Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Herzog-Cowen Entertainment, Apatow Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Comic Violence|Sexual Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 9, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $84.1M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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