UHF
1989, English. Directed by Jay Levey.
A lot of TV stations have forgotten what "quality" means, but not Channel 62. They NEVER knew what it meant.
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 439 TMDB viewer ratings.
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MGM Plus Amazon Channel
Amazon VideoCast & crew
- Jay LeveyDirector
- 'Weird Al' YankovicGeorge Newman
- Kevin McCarthyR.J. Fletcher
- Michael RichardsStanley Spadowski
- David BoweBob
- Stanley BrockUncle Harvey
- Anthony GearyPhilo
- Trinidad SilvaRaul Hernandez
- Gedde WatanabeKuni
- Billy BartyNoodles
- John ParagonRichard Fletcher
- Fran DrescherPamela Finklestein
- Sue Ane LangdonAunt Esther
Details
- Released
- 21 July 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jay Levey, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $6.2M
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UHF: quick answers
Is UHF worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 439 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is UHF?
UHF runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does UHF have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for UHF. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is UHF suitable for kids?
UHF is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch UHF?
UHF is streaming on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
What movies are like UHF?
If you liked UHF, try Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Amazon Women on the Moon, The Hangover Part III.
Who directed UHF?
UHF (1989) was directed by Jay Levey and stars 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards.