UHF

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UHF

PG-13,

1989,

1h 37m,

Comedy/

Sci-Fi

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64%

25 Reviews

Tomatometer

77%

50,000+ Ratings

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64%

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25 Reviews

77%

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50,000+ Ratings

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.

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, 2026

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

Nov 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

Jan 1, 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

Jul 7, 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

Aug 12, 2019

4/5

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

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Austin Trunick

Under the Radar

Nov 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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George S

Feb 27, 2019

If you love comedy, if you enjoy parody, if you like puns and insanity, this is a film that will have you rolling on the floor in laughter. With iconic characters like Conan the Librarian and legendary commercials like Spatula City, this is one that keeps the laughs coming.http://latetothegame.blog/2019/02/16/key-movies-of-my-life-uhf-1989-2

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George P

Feb 27, 2019

one of the funniest movies ever madeâ¦ and very worth rewatching unlike a shit load of other movies.

Draco M

Nov 19, 2018

So funny! I canï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)t believe I havenï¿ 1/2 1/2(TM)t seen this movie.

Finn S

Oct 5, 2018

Weird Al is the king of everything wonderful.

Draco W

Oct 4, 2018

There is a reason this is a cult classic: it's splendidly hilarious and just plain fun to watch. I love this movie!

Theodore S

Mar 15, 2018

Okay, so my dad showed me this movie when I was really young, and ive been watching this movie ever since then. The comedy is on point for what I like, the cast is better than ever (one of my idols, weird al yankovic) and has one of the most funniest and creative plots ive seen. 10/10.

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Jay Levey

Director

Weird Al Yankovic

George Newman

Victoria Jackson

Teri

Kevin McCarthy

R.J. Fletcher

Michael Richards

Stanley Spadowski

David Bowe

Bob

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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

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