Talk Radio (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, Talk Radio is a drama film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 110 minutes. “The last neighborhood in America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
Who’s in it. Talk Radio stars Eric Bogosian as Barry Champlain, Ellen Greene as Ellen, Leslie Hope as Laura and John C. McGinley as Stu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Talk Radio has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talk Radio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talk Radio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Talk Radio (1988)?
- In US, Talk Radio is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Talk Radio worth watching?
- Talk Radio holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Talk Radio?
- Talk Radio stars Eric Bogosian, Ellen Greene, Leslie Hope, John C. McGinley and Alec Baldwin.
- When was Talk Radio released?
- Talk Radio was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.