Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

PG-13

Released Jul 9, 2004

1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy

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66%

203 Reviews

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86%

250,000+ Ratings

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Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) 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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Mike W

One of the best comedies of the past 25 years, and some of the best casting in any film in that same period. The chemistry of the cast makes the jokes hit that much better and Will Ferrell is at his very best as the comically arrogant and oblivious Ron Burgundy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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BRENDEN J

Funniest movie ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Weston K

Super Funny! This is probably the most influential movie of the 21st century.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Tee M

The comedy hits you like the scent of Sex Panther to the nostrils. It brings tears to your eyes. Lots of strong performers find a great balance, and cameos galore. Watch it. Watch it again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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Nathan O

Best movie I have ever watched

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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JonNookI

Possibly one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a hilarious parody of American News in the 70s. It is endlessly quotable, has a stacked cast, and everyone has their chance to shine. From the second act until the end there was a massive smile on my face. This film doesn't really have much going on in the plot department, but it doesn't really need one because of how funny and enjoyable it is. This is also the type of movie that couldn't really be made today, and you'll understand why while you watch it, but that just makes me love it so much more. I would recommend this film to older teens or young adults, but I think that people who were around in the period this takes place in could get a kick out of it as well.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/24

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Adam McKay

Director

Will Ferrell

Ron Burgundy

Christina Applegate

Veronica Corningstone

Paul Rudd

Brian Fantana

Steve Carell

Brick Tamland

David Koechner

Champ Kind

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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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Nell Minow

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Silly comedy that's definitely not for kids

Rated: 3/5

Dec 21, 2010

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Anna Smith

Time Out

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

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

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2004

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

You could argue that Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is one of the Mt. Rushmore comedies, a pitch-perfect character study combined with some incredible set pieces, unforgettable jokes and scathing commentary.

Aug 21, 2023

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Keith Garlington

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“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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

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.

Jun 25, 2022

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Synopsis

Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) 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
Executive Producer: David O. Russell, Shauna Robertson
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
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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