Radio in the Movies - Films About Radio
Radio and disc-jockeys have been portrayed many ways in the movies, from comedy to dramatic. Here are some classic movies (and an oddball or two) that focus on Radio.
The Boat That Rocked
"The Boat That Rocked" is a comedy film which was released in the UK in April, 2009 will be in U.S. movie theaters August 28, 2009. "On Air. Off Shore. Out of Control," says the film's website. It's a comedy set in 1966 about a fictitious offshore Pirate Radio station broadcasting from a ship back to the United Kingdom.
"The Boat That Rocked" is a comedy film which was released in the UK in April, 2009 will be in U.S. movie theaters August 28, 2009. "On Air. Off Shore. Out of Control," says the film's website. It's a comedy set in 1966 about a fictitious offshore Pirate Radio station broadcasting from a ship back to the United Kingdom.
Talk to Me
"Talk to Me", released in July, 2007, is the story or Peter Green. Green was an ex-convict who became a popular Washington, D.C. DJ on WOL-AM.
"Talk to Me", released in July, 2007, is the story or Peter Green. Green was an ex-convict who became a popular Washington, D.C. DJ on WOL-AM.
A Prarie Home Companion
According to imbd.com: "A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren (Streep), and a host of others hold court."
According to imbd.com: "A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren (Streep), and a host of others hold court."
Bruce Willis to Play Radio Host in "Morgan's Summit"
Bruce Willis has been tapped to play a radio host in the upcoming movie, "Morgan's Summit". Read more.
Bruce Willis has been tapped to play a radio host in the upcoming movie, "Morgan's Summit". Read more.
Howard Stern's Private Parts
"Howard Stern's Private Parts" is the humorous and sometimes outrageous autobiography of Howard Stern and his rise to prominence as one of America's most recognizable radio hosts.
"Howard Stern's Private Parts" is the humorous and sometimes outrageous autobiography of Howard Stern and his rise to prominence as one of America's most recognizable radio hosts.
FM
Movies about Radio: "FM" - 1978
Movies about Radio: "FM" - 1978
Talk Radio
Movies about Radio: "Talk Radio" - 1999
Movies about Radio: "Talk Radio" - 1999
Radio Days
Movies about Radio: "Radio Days" - 1987
Movies about Radio: "Radio Days" - 1987
Power 98
Movies about Radio: "Power 98" - 1996
Movies about Radio: "Power 98" - 1996
Play Misty For Me
Movies about Radio: "Play Misty For Me" - 1971
Movies about Radio: "Play Misty For Me" - 1971
Bad Channels
Movies about Radio: "Bad Channels" - 1992
Movies about Radio: "Bad Channels" - 1992
Airheads
Movies about Radio: "Airheads" - 1994
Movies about Radio: "Airheads" - 1994