Morning Glory

Becky Fuller lands a demanding job as the executive producer of a flagging New York morning show. She believes a bold reboot can wake viewers up and breathe life into a tired format. Her plan calls for sharper segments, faster pacing, and a franker take on the news cycle. When she hires a veteran anchor who resists the idea of a fluffy morning program, the on screen partnership becomes a constant clash. The studio watches as ideas collide with ego, forcing everyone to confront what counts as real news, who deserves influence, and whether a ratings boost is worth the cost to credibility. Amid nights and escalating chaos, the show becomes a proving ground for ambition, loyalty, and professional ethics.

Released in 2010, Morning Glory was directed by Roger Michell from an original screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film stars Rachel McAdams as Becky Fuller with Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Patrick Wilson and Jeff Goldblum in supporting roles, too.

Morning Glory earned approximately 60,040,976 worldwide on a 40 million budget, delivering a modest but solid return for a mid range studio comedy and establishing it as a reliable crowd pleaser with solid domestic results and clear home market appeal.

This film isn't known for iconic lines or a lasting cultural footprint, but it captures a moment in TV culture when networks chase ratings through glossy morning segments and sensationalized headlines. The performances by McAdams and Ford give the movie a bright star powered overall energy and twist of humor.

Critics generally praised its brisk pace and the chemistry between McAdams and Ford, while some felt the plot leaned on familiar tropes. The film weighs ambition against credibility, explores leadership under pressure, and asks whether chasing ratings justifies compromising journalistic ethics, while offering a hopeful romantic thread for many viewers.