UHF

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UHF

PG-13

1989

1h 37m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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After losing yet another job, George (Weird Al Yankovic) wonders if there is any career that can handle his outrageous personality. When George's uncle (Stanley Brock) hands him the deed to a local TV station, George creates a series of television shows based on social satire and hyperactive humor, with the help of his best friend, Bob (David Bowe). However, a rival station's bitter CEO (Kevin McCarthy) tries to destroy George's wacky programming, forcing him to fight back.

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Critics Consensus

UHF is bizarre, freewheeling, and spotty, though its anarchic spirit cannot be denied.

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Glenn Lovell

San Jose Mercury News

Jan 21

It is entertaining and funny enough to ensure the video satirist an encore performance as a small-town bungler named George Newman.

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

11/10/2014

3/5

It's agreeably goofy, and it feels like something anyone could do, even if that's not the case.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

01/01/2000

1/4

This is the dreariest comedy in many a month, a depressing slog through recycled comic formulas.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

07/07/2024

2.5/4

The film largely works because of Yankovic’s personality and because of the parodies.

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

08/12/2019

4/5

Goofy '80s comedy is still funny but has dated stereotypes.

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Austin Trunick

Under the Radar

11/22/2014

8/10

The individual parts may be greater than the sum of the whole, but man, are those parts funny.

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Brody F

@Brody_Wan_Kenobi 1d

This movie combines classic Weird Al fun with a genuinely good story. The film switches from the main story to brief TV satire segments, but it all feels natural and never confusing. Also this movie’s soundtrack is great. The characters are funny and likable like George, Bob, Pam, and of course Stanley Spadowski.This movie is truly an underrated hidden gem. Essential for any Weird Al Yankovic fan. I will definitely watch again, this time I won’t forget to make myself a Twinkie Weiner Sandwich.

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MC R

@RT91491190 Jul 22

It's a shame I never seen this movie before. But then I saw on Weird Al Yankovic Instagram celebrating his 37th anniversary and though let's watch this! It's a really funny and hilarious movie. The Indiana Jones and Rambo bits were super funny! I really had great time watching it! I love Weird Al Yankovic. Loved his parody "biopic". I hope their will be new parody songs from the last decade. Exept the Hamilton Polka their was not a lot of new music. So I hope he will do new parodies.

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dustination P

@dustination Jul 21

It's a silly spoof film. It's one of those movies where you just need to turn your brain off and accept that it won't be a well-written or realistic story. "Weird" Al does a good job of carrying the lead, but honestly Michael Richards really shined in this. I know people have understandably mixed feelings about him now, but you can really see how his physical comedy skills would lead to him becoming one of the most memorable sitcom characters of all-time. There are several parodies of many popular movies and TV shows of that time period. If you are old enough to understand those references, you'll probably enjoy this. Just keep your expectations in check.

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Nick H

@Nkhhn Jul 16

It’s a ‘Weird Al’ movie. What you see is what you get. And there’s nothing wrong with that.

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MariofanAlex445 T

@RT47678067 Jul 12

Pretty darn good. Weird Al is actually a much better actor than I expected. I have to give this one a 4/5 stars. It also helps that the plot of this film was my dream at one point lol.

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Tom F

@RT55173143 Jul 7

Some big laughs here, but mostly an unstructured mess.

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Jay Levey

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George Newman

Victoria Jackson

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Synopsis

After losing yet another job, George (Weird Al Yankovic) wonders if there is any career that can handle his outrageous personality. When George's uncle (Stanley Brock) hands him the deed to a local TV station, George creates a series of television shows based on social satire and hyperactive humor, with the help of his best friend, Bob (David Bowe). However, a rival station's bitter CEO (Kevin McCarthy) tries to destroy George's wacky programming, forcing him to fight back.

Director: Jay Levey
Producer: John W. Hyde, Gene Kirkwood
Screenwriter: Weird Al Yankovic, Jay Levey
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Imaginary Entertainment, Cinecorp Production
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 21, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 5, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.6M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround