Pleasantville
"Nothing is as simple as black and white."
Originally released in 1998. Pleasantville is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Gary Ross. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, and William H. Macy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,814 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$49.8M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $49,800,000
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Larger Than Life Productions
- Juno Pix
Frequently Asked Questions
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 a...
Who directed Pleasantville?
Pleasantville was directed by Gary Ross.
How long is Pleasantville?
Pleasantville has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Pleasantville released?
Pleasantville was released on September 17, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pleasantville?
The main cast of Pleasantville includes Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy, Joan Allen, Jeff Daniels.
Is Pleasantville worth watching?
Pleasantville has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,814 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.