UHF 1989
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SplatThe eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as George Newman
as R.J. Fletcher
as Stanley Spadowski
as Bob
as Harvey Bilchik
as Philo
as Raul Hernandez
as Kuni
as Noodles MacIntosh
as Richard Fletcher
Director:
Writer:
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Jay Levey
Stars:
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards, David Bowe, Stanley Brock, Anthony Geary, Trinidad Silva, Gedde Watanabe, Billy Barty, John Paragon,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
UHF
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JL
Cast
as George Newman
as R.J. Fletcher
as Stanley Spadowski
as Bob
as Harvey Bilchik
as Philo
as Raul Hernandez
as Kuni
as Noodles MacIntosh
as Richard Fletcher
as Pamela Finklestein
as Esther Bilchik
as Head Thug
as Killer Thug
as Teri
as Joe Earley
as Gandhi
as Cameraman
as Bum
as FCC Man
as Bartender
as Spatula Husband
as Spatula Wife
as Spatula Neighbor
as Sy Greenblum
as Crazy Ernie
as Blind Man
as Earl Ramsey
as Joel Miller
as Billy
as Little Weasel
as Teri's Father
as Teri's Mother
as Fletcher Cronie #1
as Fletcher Cronie #2
as Phyllis Weaver
as Big Edna
as Betty
as Little Old Lady
as Animal Deliveyman
as Band: Guitar
as Band: Bass Guitar
as Band: Drums
as Band: Keyboards
as Whipped Cream Eater
as Thug #3
as Thug #4
as Guide #1
as Guide #2
as Yodeler
as Mud Wrestler
as Satan
as Conan the Librarian
as Timid Man
as Boy with Books
as Promo Announcer (voice)
as Promo Announcer (voice)
as Promo Announcer (voice)
as Promo Announcer (voice)
as Harry Kipper
as Harry Kipper
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