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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004): Cast & Plot

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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie is a 2004 comedy starring Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, Hunter Paris and Christina Applegate. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Apatow Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie About?

The premise of Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The adventure continues as Ron Burgundy’s rivalry with Veronica Corningstone quickly escalates into a chaotic showdown, while a clumsy gang of thieves known as ‘The Alarm Clock’ scramble to reveal a mysterious truth—whatever that truth might be—adding their own brand of mayhem to the mix.

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Cast & crew

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Cast & Characters

Will Ferrell leads the cast as Ron Burgundy, with Hunter Paris as Jennings Burgundy and Christina Applegate as Veronica Corningstone.

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Plot

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Plot Summary

What happens in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1974, Ron Burgundy is a famous anchorman for San Diego’s KVWN Channel 4. His on-air team includes Veronica Corningstone, KVWN’s first female reporter and anchor, and his long-time colleagues: lead field reporter Brian Fantana, sportscaster Champ Kind, and meteorologist Brick Tamland. After the 6 o’clock news, they head to a glitzy TV anchor party, the kind of night that cements old loyalties and stirs up big ambitions.

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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie.

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Cars

Cars in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

19 cars on screen, including the 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and the 1970 Pontiac Catalina.

All 19 cars
  • 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Important role
  • 1970 Pontiac Catalina in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie 1970 Pontiac Catalina Important role
  • 1972 Dodge Charger in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie 1972 Dodge Charger Minor role
  • 1983 Dodge Ram Van in Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie 1983 Dodge Ram Van Minor role
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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Wake Up Ron Burgundy” and “Anchorman 1.5 - Wake Up”.

Also known as
  • Wake Up Ron Burgundy
  • Anchorman 1.5 - Wake Up
  • Anchorman - Wake Up
  • Ron Burgundy - The Lost Movie (2004)
  • Проснитесь
  • Рон Бургунди: Потерянный фильм
  • והרי החדשות: תתעורר רון בורגנדי
  • Acorde
  • Ron Burgundy: O Filme Perdido
  • 醒醒，主播先生
  • 웨이크 업
  • 론 버건디: 더 로스트 무비

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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie?

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie released?

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie was released on December 28, 2004.

Who is in the cast of Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie?

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie stars Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, Hunter Paris as Jennings Burgundy and Christina Applegate as Veronica Corningstone, among 68 credited actors.

Does Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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