Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’(2021)
The making of a monster.
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ Synopsis
Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) is a documentary and horror film directed by John Campopiano, released on October 15, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Tim Curry, Seth Green, Richard Thomas and Emily Perkins. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- John Campopiano
- Writers:
- Gary Smart, John Campopiano
- Producers:
- Gary Smart, Eastwood Allen, Hank Starrs
- Composer:
- Sean Schafer Hennessy
- Production:
- Dead Mouse Productions, Screambox, Fuzz on the Lens Productions
- Status:
- Released
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ before you stream it.
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Teaser
Teaser
Exclusive Clip - Clowns
Clip
Exclusive Clip - Casting Tim Curry
Clip
Exclusive Clip - Seth Green
Clip
Exclusive Clip - The Losers Club
Clip
Exclusive Clip - Designing Pennywise
Clip
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Curry
as Himself
Seth Green
as Himself
Richard Thomas
as Himself
Emily Perkins
as Herself
Dennis Christopher
as Himself
Tim Reid
as Himself
Michael Cole
as Himself
Brandon Crane
as Himself
- Ben Heller
Ben Heller
as Himself
Tommy Lee Wallace
as Himself
Adam Faraizl
as Himself
- Richard Bellis
Richard Bellis
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by John Campopiano, written by Gary Smart and John Campopiano, produced by Gary Smart, Eastwood Allen and Hank Starrs.
Explore more Documentary titles
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 40 ratings.
You may also like
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
Living with Chucky
2022
Maternal Instinct
2026
A Toxic Love Story
2026
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
2025
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022
Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster
2019
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
Fuck
2006
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
2019
The Crash
2026
Love, Antosha
2019
McQueen
2018
Voyeur
2017
Being Eddie
2025
Inside Deep Throat
2005
Room 237
2012
The Beach Boys
2024
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
2019
Movies similar to Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Negative history of Hungarian cinema
2010
Out of Sight
1995
March 1945: Duel at the Cathedral
2015
The Phantom Menace 20 Years Later
2019
The Family
2016
Y yo entonces me llevé un tapón
2012
With a Breath.
2019
Intersection
2015
A Steady Job
2022
The barbarian visions of Medea
2007
Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits
2022
Silent Love
2022
Hats of Jerusalem
2006
Other Beats
1985
Finished
1997
Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls
2006
El Salvador: Lost Archives of the Armed Conflict, Vol. 2
2015
Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes
2006
The Typewriter (In the 21st Century)
2012
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ online?
+
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?
+
The main cast of Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) includes Tim Curry, Seth Green, Richard Thomas, Emily Perkins and Dennis Christopher. The film was directed by John Campopiano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ released?
+
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ was released on October 15, 2021 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ worth watching?
+
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?
+
Yes. The official Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.