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The Ratings Game

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In a world where television is dominated by a lavish lifestyle and ruthless competitions, a famous and charismatic soap opera actor decides to take a turn in his career. After his show becomes a dismal failure, he plans an unexpected strategy to regain his glory: to start a ratings war against one of the most popular productions of the moment. Aiming to become a titan of entertainment, he embarks on a series of comedic and absurd maneuvers to attract his audience, using increasingly extravagant methods that range from an implausible action montage to a soap opera-style romantic twist with an attractive love interest who is nothing more than a marketing tactic.

However, as his strategy unfolds, the protagonist begins to uncover that fame has a price. Tensions rise both among producers and the cast, as well as with the audience, and he faces unexpected competition from his own play. From ridiculous plots to unexpected twists, what starts as a struggle for ratings transforms into a lesson about authenticity and the pursuit of success at any cost. Surrounded by a colorful cast and eccentric characters, the hilarious situations and critiques about the television industry prompt reflection on the true value of entertainment. The story culminates in a conclusion that challenges the notion that fame is everything, reminding us that sometimes the most important thing is to stay true to oneself.

Media type
Movie
Year
1984
Director
Danny DeVito
Writer
Michael Barrie
Jim Mulholland
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
5.90
Actors
Danny DeVito
Rhea Perlman
Gerrit Graham
Bernadette Birkett
Barry Corbin
Louis Giambalvo
Ronny Graham
Huntz Hall
Basil Hoffman
Kevin McCarthy
John Megna
Michael Richards
Ron Rifkin
Joe Santos
Vincent Schiavelli
Frank Sivero
Mark L. Taylor
George Wendt
Steve Allen
Jayne Meadows
Randi Brooks
Cisse Cameron
Gela Nash
Candi Brough
Randi Brough
Army Archerd
Allyce Beasley
Peter Brocco
Robert Costanzo
Selma Diamond
Michael Ensign
Michael Gallup
Jason Hervey
Damon Hines
Jerry Hoffman
Kenneth Kimmins
Bruce Kimmel
Katie La Bourdette
Paul Larson
Russ Marin
Joey DePinto
James Le Gros
Susan Peretz
Hal Riddle
Jerry Seinfeld
Harvey Miller
Charlie Stavola
J. Alan Thomas
Lisle Wilson
Lee Ving
Nora Gaye
Victoria Cooke
Tracey Walter
Richard Kind
Vance Sanders
Gender
Comedy
Romance
PelΓ­cula de TV
Country
United States
Producers
David Jablin
Original title
The Ratings Game
Duration
102
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