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Pleasantville

Pleasantville

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1998 2h 4m7.3

Pleasantville

“Nothing is as simple as black and white.”

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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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DirectorGary Ross
ScreenplayGary Ross
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 17, 1998
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 4m
Budget$60M
Revenue$50M
Loss$10M
Rating⭐ 7.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.5 / 10
Votes1,852
GenresFantasy, Comedy, Drama
StudioNew Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions

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Cast

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

David

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Jennifer

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

George Parker

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Betty Parker

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Mr. Johnson

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Big Bob

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Skip

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

TV Repairman

Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton

Margaret Henderson

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

David's Mom

Giuseppe Andrews

Giuseppe Andrews

Howard

Jenny Lewis

Jenny Lewis

Christin

Marissa Ribisi

Marissa Ribisi

Kimmy

Denise Dowse

Denise Dowse

Health Teacher

McNally Sagal

McNally Sagal

Science Teacher

Paul Morgan Stetler

Paul Morgan Stetler

College Counselor

Kevin Connors

Kevin Connors

Bud Parker

Natalie Ramsey

Natalie Ramsey

Mary Sue Parker

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Justin Nimmo

Mark Davis

Kai Lennox

Kai Lennox

Mark's Lackey #1

Jason Behr

Jason Behr

Mark's Lackey #2

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Harry Singleton

Mr. Simpson

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John Ganun

Fireman #1

Dawn Cody

Dawn Cody

Betty Jean

Maggie Lawson

Maggie Lawson

Lisa Anne

Andrea Baker

Andrea Baker

Peggy Jane

Lela Ivey

Lela Ivey

Miss Peters

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Basketball Hero

Danny Strong

Danny Strong

Juke Box Boy

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Heather McGill

Girl in School Yard

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Robin Bissell

Commercial Announcer (voice)

🎭

Jim Patric

Tommy

Stanton Rutledge

Stanton Rutledge

Coach

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Jason Maves

Paperboy

Gerald Emerick

Gerald Emerick

TV Weatherman

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Dr. Henderson

Nancy Lenehan

Nancy Lenehan

Marge Jenkins

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Weston Blakesley

Gus

Patrick Thomas O'Brien

Patrick Thomas O'Brien

Roy

Jim Antonio

Jim Antonio

Ralph

Kristin Rudrüd

Kristin Rudrüd

Mary

🎭

Laura Carney

Bridge Club Lady

🎭

Dan Gillies

Fireman #2

Erik MacArthur

Erik MacArthur

Will

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Adam Carter

Boy in Soda Shop

David Tom

David Tom

Whitey

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Johnny Moran

Pete

Jeanine Jackson

Jeanine Jackson

Woman

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J. Patrick Lawlor

Thug

James Keane

James Keane

Police Chief Dan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasantville

Where can I watch Pleasantville?

Pleasantville (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Pleasantville about?

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...

Who directed Pleasantville?

Pleasantville (1998) was directed by Gary Ross. The film is a Fantasy, Comedy production with a runtime of 2h 4m, rated 7.3/10.

How long is Pleasantville?

Pleasantville runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.3/10 from 1,852 votes. Genre: Fantasy, Comedy.

Is Pleasantville worth watching?

Pleasantville is rated 7.3/10 by 1,852 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Fantasy and Comedy fans.