

Pleasantville
“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.
Where to watch Pleasantville in United States
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Where is Pleasantville streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon 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
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
David

Reese Witherspoon
Jennifer

William H. Macy
George Parker

Joan Allen
Betty Parker

Jeff Daniels
Mr. Johnson

J.T. Walsh
Big Bob

Paul Walker
Skip

Don Knotts
TV Repairman

Marley Shelton
Margaret Henderson

Jane Kaczmarek
David's Mom

Giuseppe Andrews
Howard

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.











