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Pleasantville

“Nothing is as simple as black and white.”

7.319982h 4mFantasyComedyDrama
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Pleasantville at a glance

Pleasantville is a 1998 fantasy and comedy film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

12 age rating2h 4mFantasyComedy

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1998-09-17
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Director
Gary Ross
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 · 1,996 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Tobey MaguireDavid
Reese WitherspoonJennifer
William H. MacyGeorge Parker
Joan AllenBetty Parker
Jeff DanielsMr. Johnson
J.T. WalshBig Bob
Paul WalkerSkip
Don KnottsTV Repairman
Marley SheltonMargaret Henderson
Jane KaczmarekDavid's Mom
Giuseppe AndrewsHoward
Jenny LewisChristin
Marissa RibisiKimmy
Denise DowseHealth Teacher

Questions about Pleasantville

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Where can I watch Pleasantville in the United Kingdom?

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Is Pleasantville suitable for children?

Pleasantville is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 but boring routine, she literally…

How long is Pleasantville?

Pleasantville runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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