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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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3.5

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

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Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Solid
Paramount

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Length

95 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Anchorman 1: The Legend of Ron Burgandy

Last Updated

4 months ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

Paramount 4K Blu-ray (Unrated cut on Blu-ray)

Format
UHD Blu-ray
UHD Tiers
Solid
Paramount
Length
95 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Anchorman 1: The Legend of Ron Burgandy
Last Updated
4 months ago
Contributors

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