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UHF

UHF

1989
Comedy, Drama
1h 37m
Weird Al brings his talent of musical parodies to the movies. A local public station gets a new owner played by Weird Al. The station becomes a hit, with all sorts of hilarious site gags and wacky humor. (imdb)

Directed by:

Jay Levey

Screenwriter:

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Jay Levey

Starring:

Victoria Jackson, Billy Barty, Gedde Watanabe, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Kevin McCarthy, Michael Richards, David Bowe, Stanley Brock, Fran Drescher, Trinidad Silva, Emo Philips

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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UHF

1989
Comedy, Drama
1h 37m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 08 Jul 2020
82
50th
Very inconsistent in its quality and humor, but the best bits are really memorable. Worth at least one watch for fans of Weird Al or stupid humor in general. "Supplies!"
Rated 08 Jul 2020
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 23 Oct 2017
60
38th
When I saw this as a kid I thought it was hilarious, and the idea of creating your own entertainment has stuck with me since. Guess that's how I ended up doing a local radio show with some mates for a few years with sketches and parody songs and crap. Anyhoo, UHF nowadays feels like a tonally inconsistent mishmash. Some bland bits, some inspired comedy (Conan the Librarian and 'supplies' are gold, Jerry! Gold!) in a super cheesy sauce. Weird Al is still my hero though.
Rated 23 Oct 2017
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
76th
Silly and stupid slapstick humour make up this Weird Al spoof. It's packed with absurd acting that honestly adds to the film. If you like a totally silly film that loves the things it makes fun of this is fantastic. If you don't then you're going to want to avoid it for sure (also you suck).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
yiannosYiannos
Rated 08 Oct 2017
48
19th
(Viewed on 09/14) Yankovic's humour works best in small doses (i.e. music clips), so it's not surprising that he was unable to make the transition to film. The concept is merely an excuse for him to hang lame farcical skits onto a skeletal scenario that's poorly developed. The impression given is that neither Yankovic or Levey could decide if they wanted to make a sketch comedy or a plot driven one, so they split the difference and ended up UHF, which is neither here nor there. Disappointing.
Rated 08 Oct 2017
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 10 Jan 2017
7
58th
Not the laugh a minute riot I was hoping for - which might've been the case had it gone full blown parody - but still a harmless, enjoyable romp with a handful of laugh out loud moments. [FLIPPING EAGERLY THROUGH THE YELLOW PAGES] Now let's see: spatula, spatula,...
Rated 10 Jan 2017
paxtonPaxton
Rated 15 Sep 2014
64
46th
"What do you think R.J. Fletcher Senior would be saying if he were alive today?" - "Help me out of this box, I can't breathe in here. Help, let me out."
Rated 15 Sep 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 08 Oct 2011
70
53rd
Mind numbingly retarded and delightful.
Rated 08 Oct 2011
mentoMento
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
80th
SUPPLIESingly entertaining.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
anarchisticaanarchistica
Rated 14 Sep 2020
70
58th
Part spoof movie, part sketch show - UHF is a bit unfocused but it works for the most part. Most importantly, it has a memorable line. "They're so stupid! Stupid!"
Rated 14 Sep 2020
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 01 Feb 2019
40
7th
I don't mind that the plot was inconsequential and just provided an avenue for the sketches. What I do mind is that the sketches just weren't funny at all.
Rated 01 Feb 2019
stuie299stuie299
Rated 04 Apr 2012
80
60th
When compared to legendary spoof movies like the Naked Gun trilogy, Airplane, or the plethora of Mel Brooks films UHF simply cannot compete. However this movie had a charm that was so endearing you couldn't help but like it. UHF inserts its parodies seamlessly, instead of being a jumbled mess of sketches . In short this movie is exactly like a Weird Al song. Over the top absurdity mixed with rare bits of intelligence. Not the best this genre has to offer but far from the worst.
Rated 04 Apr 2012
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 13 Nov 2009
63
47th
A fun film that loses its way in the second half. The plot is nothing to write home about ("We have to raise ____ amount of money by ____, or else ____!"), but the madness of Weird Al and some hilarious pop culture riffs keep it afloat. The plot should be an afterthought though and it takes over the movie in the latter half, as the parodies fall by the wayside. I don't think there's a single spoof in the last half hour of the movie, and when that's the film's driving force, that's a problem.
Rated 13 Nov 2009
sveneriksvenerik
Rated 22 Oct 2009
70
44th
Weird Al needs to be taken more seriously as an artiste.
Rated 22 Oct 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Oct 2008
75
75th
Unbelieveably stupid but a sentimental fave.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Three words: Twinkie.Weiner.Sandwich.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 18 Dec 2022
71
58th
I liked this better the second time I saw it. I think the few disappointing parts of the overarching narrative - notably, the romance plot - distracted me from the way everything else ties together so strongly. It's funny, not just as individual jokes (although, *yes*), but in a way that builds and builds and builds on itself up to the climax, which involves like five Chekhov's Guns of Comedy going off in a row. Some of the jokes aged badly, but if you can engage with the 80s, seek it out.
Rated 18 Dec 2022
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 24 Nov 2021
70
34th
While my respect for Weird Al goes far beyond my appreciation for his work, that doesn't make this movie great. It was an amusing sketch compilation with a decent enough plot to mash it all together, but not worth going out of your way to find.
Rated 24 Nov 2021
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 07 May 2021
80
62nd
UHF is very much a product of it's time but it still holds up relatively well if you have some knowledge of the era when this was made. Yankovic is funny in this movie but it's the over the top antics of Michael Richards that really steal the show in this goofy comedy. People up on their 80's history will recognize a lot of faces in this movie but they don't really matter because it's fun with or without any kind of star power. UHF is just goofy fun and it doesn't need to be anything else.
Rated 07 May 2021
vaudevillianVaudevillian
Rated 07 May 2020
100
93rd
Weird Al puts his comedic genius to work, and you will never stop laughing!
Rated 07 May 2020
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 21 Aug 2017
30
11th
can't stand this film. It is not very funny and really, really stupid. I know that is the point, but give us something.
Rated 21 Aug 2017
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 25 Mar 2017
79
93rd
Goofy fun. My favorite scenes are 'the hose' and Kramer with his favorite mop.
Rated 25 Mar 2017
hiromiyamotohiromiyamoto
Rated 21 Sep 2016
83
37th
Exactly what you'd expect of a Weird Al movie.
Rated 21 Sep 2016
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
40
46th
for years i thought this was how raiders of the lost ark ended
Rated 07 Oct 2013
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 01 Feb 2013
73
49th
A regrettably hit-and-miss comedy from "Weird Al" Yankovic. The plot holding the film together simply acts as glue for the minute-long skits concerning television and advertising - all of which are fantastic. Outside of this the gags are less secure but there's still some very funny (and very silly, groan-worthy) stuff in there. Especially enjoyable as it embraces how weird all of the characters are - it revels in being as stupid as possible. It DARES to be stupid (I'm sorry I just had to).
Rated 01 Feb 2013
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 06 Jul 2011
83
82nd
A nostalgic movie for me, which I still enjoy for it's sheer absurdity.
Rated 06 Jul 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 10 Mar 2011
71
63rd
It's really stupid but so so much fun. So many quotes too: "I like the spatulas so much, I bought the company" or "Today we are going to learn how to make plutonium from common household items". Fucking awesome!
Rated 10 Mar 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
66
51st
More an excuse to slap various skits together than an actual movie but it is a favorite from my childhood.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
maxfischarmaxfischar
Rated 05 Mar 2008
89
72nd
Not a great film, but definitely a great comedy.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 12 Feb 2008
70
48th
if you suspend all common sense, this movie is really fun to watch. more so if you have beer...
Rated 12 Feb 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 02 Dec 2007
53
8th
A very uneven comedy. The movie is basically a bunch of parody sketches wrapped around a typical 80's plot. It's got some funny moments, but also a whole lot of long dull streches.
Rated 02 Dec 2007
asilaydyingAsILayDying
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Absolutely hilarious in the strangest (weirdest) way possible. Weird Al Yankovic gives his kooky humor a try in his big screen debut, and is absolutely flawless. This movie is delightful!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
timmotimmo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
66th
A lot of dumb, spoofy jokes, but it's still great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jacobkoshjacobkosh
Rated 03 Aug 2007
65
12th
some great bits but not enough. it's better in your memory.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 21 Jul 2007
65
61st
A fun movie for lovable dorks.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
95
93rd
I'm a big 80s geek, and this is sort of the ultimate 80s geek movie. Michael Richards is really funny, and even the throwaway bits are great -- "Ghandi II"? "Spatula City"? Hilarity.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 11 Nov 2024
29
87th
WE DONT NEED NO STINKING BADGERS haha
Rated 11 Nov 2024
ausernameAUsername
Rated 09 Jul 2024
85
57th
OG brainrot
Rated 09 Jul 2024
rayoutRayout
Rated 19 Nov 2023
32
11th
A handful of mediocre skits strung together and a cute Fran Drescher isn't enough for a whole film, especially without a real plot, which wouldn't even be necessary if what was shown would actually be funny, but unfortunately that's not the case... more than disappointing
Rated 19 Nov 2023
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 05 Sep 2023
49
39th
I got some laughs, but there are far too many lulls.
Rated 05 Sep 2023
robbytrobbyt
Rated 01 Aug 2023
94
81st
Perhaps it's due to my nostalgia- this movie has aged very well.
Rated 01 Aug 2023
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 05 Jul 2023
95
97th
Starts out a little slow but is made up for in spades. This movie is pure joy and pure Weird Al
Rated 05 Jul 2023
jsoundsJSounds
Rated 12 Apr 2023
80
82nd
Some really funny sketches/bits. I want a Spatula from Spatula City.
Rated 12 Apr 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Dec 2022
21
1st
Yankovic’s usually sharp and witty satiric skills are almost completely absent in this surprisingly limp and lifeless comedy – probably not helped by Yankovic the performer, who simply lacks the screen presence to be a credible leading man; effort to marry some verrrrrry mild spoofs with a typically 80s superficial condemnation of capitalism just doesn’t work at all, even if the ideas for some of the spoofs rate the mildest of chuckles (GANDHI II, CONAN THE LIBRARIAN).
Rated 20 Dec 2022
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 04 Dec 2022
40
11th
Underwhelming. The script and characters are too sketchy to support a feature-length movie, the inserted parodies are feeble, the acting is mostly annoyingly over the top and everyone feels like a caricature both off- and on-air. Fran Drescher is probably the only one to stand out in the cast, and the commentary on sexism in her storyline along with the overall message regarding big vs small companies is certainly welcome, but "UHF" rarely manages to elicit laughter or any emotional response.
Rated 04 Dec 2022
chemical404chemical404
Rated 05 Nov 2014
37
20th
Not as good as it sounds. Oh wait, it doesn't even sound good. Years ago I saw a clip from this film - a spoof of Ghandi, where Ghandi goes Rambo - the rest of the film didn't live up to that. There were a couple more decent sketches, but overall, it's zany and very childish comedy. Think Mike Myers with a little more class.
Rated 05 Nov 2014
corvo-b.Corvo
Rated 11 Jun 2014
70
75th
Conan the Librarian.
Rated 11 Jun 2014
snailcriticsnailcritic
Rated 04 Apr 2014
70
42nd
A decent comedy by Weird Al Yankovic.
Rated 04 Apr 2014
amadeusAmadeus
Rated 27 May 2013
9
2nd
9 for indiana jones spoof at the beginning.
Rated 27 May 2013
pursusPursus
Rated 20 Jan 2013
70
56th
Supplies!
Rated 20 Jan 2013
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
87
63rd
Dare to be Stupid
Rated 15 Jun 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 28 Apr 2012
68
51st
Essentially a tamed down version of the likes of "Airplane", "The Naked Gun", etc. but obviously not as funny. Although some of the humor is hit and miss, it does have an irresistible charm and the ads & dream sequences are hilarious.
Rated 28 Apr 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 21 Dec 2011
76
57th
This movie has a predictable plot. On the other hand a lot of the sketches are funny. Not all the jokes work, some are dated, but there are plenty of funny moments in this film. Overall I would recommend this to Weird Al fans.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 31 Jan 2011
60
34th
The best part about this is the skits and spoofs, of which they really needed more.
Rated 31 Jan 2011
genesiskelGeneSiskel
Rated 01 Jan 2011
0
1st
Viewing UHF may be injurious to your sense of humor. Rarely has a comedy tried so hard and failed so often to be funny.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
jerkyJerky
Rated 20 Oct 2010
80
96th
Who wants to drink from the FIREHOSE!!!!!!
Rated 20 Oct 2010
john_quixoteJohn Quixote
Rated 14 Jun 2010
87
75th
Hilarious! One of the best comedy movies I've ever seen. Al Yankovic at his finest.
Rated 14 Jun 2010
rewindrewind
Rated 28 Mar 2010
7
75th
Weird Al is the best actor in this movie because he is neither a tea-partier nor a racist.
Rated 28 Mar 2010
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 13 Feb 2010
90
38th
Entertaining and eccentric but not much more than funny vignettes.
Rated 13 Feb 2010
tegotetabtegotetab
Rated 01 Dec 2009
70
48th
Twinky Wiener Sandwich!
Rated 01 Dec 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Oct 2009
50
51st
okay Movie
Rated 14 Oct 2009
kdevinekdevine
Rated 19 Aug 2009
80
35th
Weird Al had a bunch of ideas and needed a movie to put them all in one spot... Wacky, but that is what you'd expect... Would have done better if it didn't open at the same time as Batman
Rated 19 Aug 2009
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 12 Jul 2009
50
34th
Overall Enjoyment: 25/40, Plot/Themes: 5/20, Cinematography/Direction: 10/20, Acting/Writing: 10/20
Rated 12 Jul 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 04 Jun 2009
50
36th
I watched it again today and found it not as funny as I thought when I was a kid. Still funny, but it was better to have stayed only in my memory.
Rated 04 Jun 2009
janusjanus
Rated 09 May 2009
75
65th
From a narrative and film craft standpoint it's unapologetically dorky in a refreshing and healthy way not seen, to my knowledge, before or since. Even though the parodies cease to be funny when they're too specific (never seen that one Dire Straits video? Hoo boy), and even though Yankovic and Levey crib from the Zucker school a bit heavily, Richards and McCarthy are fantastic, and the film left me pining for the Sid and Marty Krofft days of DIY television I never experienced.
Rated 09 May 2009
iwatchmoviesIWATCHMOVIES
Rated 03 May 2009
75
60th
Enjoyable so long as you're willing to overlook a few of the dumber parts.
Rated 03 May 2009
auritechauritech
Rated 07 Apr 2009
70
61st
Perhaps it's because I have a special place in my heart for Weird Al, or because it's whimsical fun, I really enjoyed it. It's a product of its era, so some people may not get the whole 80s UHF situation that it successfully derides, but despite some very slow moments in places, it's a good comedy.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 05 Mar 2009
71
50th
Story is mostly an excuse for some funny parodies of bad TV.
Rated 05 Mar 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 19 Feb 2009
60
34th
So I have a soft spot for Weird Al. One character whose earnestness arises above his weirdness, and we love him all the more for it.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 14 Feb 2009
3
74th
"Uhf" is the sound I made when Weird Al ate a twinkie-dog.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
ewp805ewp805
Rated 14 Feb 2009
75
60th
A twinkie wiener sandwich.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
hestarteditHeStartedIt
Rated 03 Jan 2009
95
82nd
Great comedy from a great comedian and singer.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 31 Dec 2008
100
99th
Weird Al is the king of parody songs, and this film is full of TV and film parodies (a couple of subtle ones you might not even notice) and crazy humour. Michael Richards plays Kramer on acid and who couldn't love that? Fantastic film that's a satire AND a love story to TV.
Rated 31 Dec 2008
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 30 Dec 2008
70
54th
Stupid funny, but hilarious.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
wccarrollwccarroll
Rated 15 Dec 2008
75
62nd
Underrated but dumb comedy.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
snakeysnakey
Rated 20 Nov 2008
100
81st
This movie makes me laugh until it's hard to breathe. Philo the engineer is definitely my favorite secondary character, and playing name-that-reference throughout their programming blurbs is a lot of fun. Plus Weird Al is a friggin' genius and not half bad as an actor.
Rated 20 Nov 2008
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 16 Oct 2008
84
70th
If you like farce and can stand ridiculousness, this movie has a lot to offer.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 07 Oct 2008
99
99th
Weird al is a strange man. Here he's assembled an INSPIRED cast to make a very silly but extremely funny movie
Rated 07 Oct 2008
tedted
Rated 27 Jul 2008
44
15th
I loved it when I was young, but it's lost its humor over time as the film and I both grow older.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 15 Jul 2008
80
72nd
It's a Wierd Al movie. It's full of hilarious movie and show parodies. Wheel of Fish? Who comes up with this gold?
Rated 15 Jul 2008
buglovinbuglovin
Rated 02 Jul 2008
70
75th
I know in my heart this movie doesn't really work anymore, but it still makes me laugh everytime. "Conan, the Librarian..."
Rated 02 Jul 2008
attached_eonAttached Eon
Rated 29 Apr 2008
68
56th
goofy. stupid. childishly innocent. irresistible.
Rated 29 Apr 2008
joshk84joshk84
Rated 28 Mar 2008
65
31st
I hoped for more when I saw a "Weird Al" Yankovic movie, but it was still not bad.
Rated 28 Mar 2008
albofettAlbofett
Rated 10 Mar 2008
75
48th
Great!
Rated 10 Mar 2008
firestarterFireStarter
Rated 17 Feb 2008
58
29th
Mike plays a bit part!
Rated 17 Feb 2008
scurryscurry
Rated 23 Jan 2008
65
85th
Can't deny I laughed. Uneven by design, though, I think.
Rated 23 Jan 2008
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 31 Dec 2007
70
40th
Greater than the sum of its parts, it's a satisfying 80s comedy that combines the scattershot nature of sketch comedy with a well-worn underdog story into a movie that's fun and lends itself to repeat viewings
Rated 31 Dec 2007
gleebgleeb
Rated 27 Dec 2007
50
12th
Some funny bits, but also some really embarrassing stuff. And larded together with a trite story.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 26 Aug 2007
13
16th
ok
Rated 26 Aug 2007
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
32nd
A definite cult classic. Feels more like sketches than a complete film and a lot of the references being parodied don't age well, but it's the sole cinematic endeavor of the legendary Weird Al Yankovic, so it's worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
88th
If you like Weird Al, you will love UHF. I am somewhat grateful he didn't decide to make a string of movies, because it would have spoiled my opinion of this strange, raqndom masterpiece.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
socalalSoCalAl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
42nd
I remember really liking it, but I was 13 at the time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tma1tma1
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
75th
I laughed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tamagotamago
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
52nd
I'm not the biggest Weird Al fan, but I enjoyed this. Gedde Watanabe should have been in this more.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bbbdBBBD
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
94th
I like it when people watch a comedy with Weird Al in it and say that it is "stupid." I think that's awesome. This movie delivers tons of laughs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sushiwritersushiwriter
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
30th
I watch it for Al.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
85th
One of the stupidest, great movies ever. A cult classic for sure.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
29th
Pretty funny when I was a kid.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
26th
Spatula city.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
6th
Wacky and wild, but not all that funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 18 Jul 2007
89
65th
Own it and love it. But I know a lot of people who don't own it because they hate it. You have to be an old school Weird Al fan.
Rated 18 Jul 2007

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