A 1970s anchorman's absurd world of male privilege gets hilariously upended by a new female reporter.
Absurdist and darkly comic, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free) and Pluto TV (free).
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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