Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
A 1970s anchorman's absurd world of male privilege gets hilariously upended by a new female reporter.
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.
How intense is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistwhimsicaldarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy for you?
Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy scary?
No. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy?
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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