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UHF

PG-13 1989 Comedy · 1h 37m
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The 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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About UHF

George Newman, an unemployed man with an overactive imagination, unexpectedly finds himself in charge of a rundown UHF television station. Armed with nothing but his eccentric personality and a crew of equally unconventional individuals, George transforms the station into a local phenomenon with bizarre and hilarious programming, attracting viewers and threatening the established network giants. His mission? To save the station from financial ruin by embracing the absurd.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Jay Levey, UHF stars 'Weird Al' Yankovic as George Newman, the unlikely hero and station manager. Kevin McCarthy plays R.J. Fletcher, the ruthless owner of a competing network. Michael Richards shines as Stanley Spadowski, the station's janitor turned unlikely children's show star. David Bowe portrays Bob, George's supportive best friend. Stanley Brock appears as Uncle Nutzy, adding to the station's colorful cast. Anthony Geary plays Philo, a somewhat mad scientist. Together, this ensemble brings the bizarre world of UHF to life.

What people like about UHF

Viewers celebrate UHF for its relentlessly silly humor, its inventive parodies, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic's' energetic performance. Many appreciate the film's cult status and its willingness to embrace the absurd. Fans often highlight the quotability of the movie and its lasting appeal as a comedy classic. The creativity and unique humor are aspects that are celebrated by the fans and reviewers.

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Movie Score

67%

Released

July 21, 1989

Director

Jay Levey

Cast

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards, David Bowe, Stanley Brock, Anthony Geary

Genre

Comedy

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Movie Score

67%

Released

July 21, 1989

Director

Jay Levey

Cast

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards, David Bowe, Stanley Brock, Anthony Geary

Genre

Comedy

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