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Pleasantville

1998·Movie·PG-13·124 min·7.3(1,896)

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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Where to watch Pleasantville in United States

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Where is Pleasantville streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesTubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflixApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Pleasantville

Pleasantville is a 1998 English-language fantasy, comedy and drama film directed by Gary Ross. The cast is led by Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.

Pleasantville was produced by New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, and Juno Pix and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.

Director
Gary Ross
Writers
Gary Ross
Release date
September 17, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$50 million
Production
New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix
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Pleasantville cast & crew

Pleasantville was directed by Gary Ross and written by Gary Ross.

The cast features Tobey Maguire as David, Reese Witherspoon as Jennifer, William H. Macy as George Parker, Joan Allen as Betty Parker, Jeff Daniels as Mr. Johnson, and J.T. Walsh as Big Bob.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Newman, cinematography is by John Lindley, and it was produced by Jon Kilik and Steven Soderbergh.

Is Pleasantville worth watching?

Pleasantville holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,896 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and drama, Pleasantville is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pleasantville

In United States, you can stream Pleasantville on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Pleasantville

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

Pleasantville — FAQs

Where can I watch Pleasantville in United States?

Pleasantville is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.

Is Pleasantville on Tubi TV?

Yes — Pleasantville is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.

What language is Pleasantville in?

Pleasantville is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pleasantville?

Pleasantville runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

What is Pleasantville rated?

Pleasantville is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,896 ratings.

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