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Pleasantville

Pleasantville

Nothing is as simple as black and white.

Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom called "Pleasantville," and find a world where everything is peachy keen all the time. But when Jennifer's modern attitude disrupts Pleasantville's peaceful but boring routine, she literally brings color into its life.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Pleasantville
  • Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1998-09-17
  • Runtime: 124 minutes
  • Rating: 7.26/10 (1751 votes)
  • Budget: $60,000,000
  • Revenue: $49,800,000
  • Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2497
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

as David

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

as Jennifer

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as George Parker

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

as Betty Parker

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

as Mr. Johnson

J. T. Walsh

J. T. Walsh

as Big Bob

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

as Skip

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

as TV Repairman

Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton

as Margaret Henderson

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

as David's Mom

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Original Theatrical Trailer

Pleasantville Trailer HD - Original

External Links

Keywords

sibling relationshipdystopiadinersatirebook burningcoming of ageracismblack and whitebathtubtv show in filmmasturbationmagic realismalternative realitycolor1950stv repairman

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasantville?

Pleasantville is a Fantasy, Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-09-17.

Who are the main actors in Pleasantville?

The main cast includes Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy, Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels, .

Where can I watch Pleasantville online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Pleasantville is available.

Is Pleasantville based on a true story?

Nothing is as simple as black and white.

What is the IMDb rating of Pleasantville?

Pleasantville has an IMDb rating of 7.26/10 based on 1751 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Pleasantville?

The movie had a production budget of $60,000,000 and earned $49,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Pleasantville?

The soundtrack was composed by New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Pleasantville filmed?

Pleasantville was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Pleasantville?

The total runtime of Pleasantville is 124 minutes.

Is Pleasantville suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Pleasantville?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Pleasantville.

Does Pleasantville have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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