Pleasantville(1998)
Nothing is as simple as black and white.
Pleasantville Synopsis
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.
Pleasantville (1998) is a fantasy, comedy and drama film directed by Gary Ross, released on September 17, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy and Joan Allen. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,954 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Ross
- Writers:
- Gary Ross
- Producers:
- Jon Kilik, Steven Soderbergh, Gary Ross
- Cinematographer:
- John Lindley
- Composer:
- Randy Newman
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $49,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Pleasantville (1998) Trailer
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Pleasantville Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pleasantville.
Original Theatrical Trailer
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Pleasantville Trailer HD - Original
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DUMB AND DUMBER’s Toilet Scene Opened the Door for Jeff Daniels in PLEASANTVILLE | TIFF Rewind
Featurette
Pleasantville Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tobey Maguire
as David
Reese Witherspoon
as Jennifer
William H. Macy
as George Parker
Joan Allen
as Betty Parker
Jeff Daniels
as Mr. Johnson
J.T. Walsh
as Big Bob
Paul Walker
as Skip
Don Knotts
as TV Repairman
Marley Shelton
as Margaret Henderson
Jane Kaczmarek
as David's Mom
Giuseppe Andrews
as Howard
Jenny Lewis
as Christin
Key crew
Directed by Gary Ross, written by Gary Ross, produced by Jon Kilik, Steven Soderbergh and Gary Ross.
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Pleasantville Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,954 ratings.
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Pleasantville – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pleasantville online?
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Pleasantville (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Pleasantville?
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The main cast of Pleasantville (1998) includes Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy, Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels. The film was directed by Gary Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pleasantville released?
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Pleasantville was released on September 17, 1998 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Pleasantville worth watching?
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Pleasantville (1998) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,954 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pleasantville?
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Yes. The official Pleasantville trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.