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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Dahlia

@dahliac Jan 7

UHF is undeniably my favorite movie ever created. I adore this film. It's hilarious to the people who get it. The jokes from this movie are my family's inside jokes that we've been telling for years (thanks to my dad). It never gets old. This is my top movie on letterboxed. Truly the best film ever. I think the people critiquing it are just grumpy and hate fun. If you have a family and you love them, watch this film.

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Alejandro E

@Alex970 Dec 14

The story of a natural loser who strikes gold with an abandoned TV channel bears the hallmarks of Weird Al Jankovic, namely his parodic and boastful humour. If anything, his fans will be grateful; those who aren't, look elsewhere.

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Torin F

@nonlinearize Oct 22

UHF is delightfully wacky, and does good work giving Weird Al's custom blend of satire and silly parody a chance to tackle TV, commercial media, and the powers that be. The film is uneven, sure, but holds up remarkably well as a spirited social commentary comedy that has something to say. It deserves its cult classic status, though the juvenile humor will always perhaps be best for, well, juvenile audiences.

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xpig332 B

Sep 30

After 27 minutes I was done, it’s predictable and boring .

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Melissa L

@Agent99 Sep 10

I'm not an Al Yankovic fan in general, but I thought this movie was funny...and great. Recommended!

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Chase T

Sep 9

One of the funniest movies ever. Every scene is hilarious. Very 80s.

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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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