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Pleasantville

PG-132h 4m1998Gary Ross
IMDb: 7.5/10Rotten: 85%Metacritic: 71/100
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"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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Frequently asked questions

What is Pleasantville (1998) 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 brings color into its life.

Who stars in Pleasantville?

Pleasantville stars Tobey Maguire (David), Reese Witherspoon (Jennifer), William H. Macy (George Parker), Joan Allen (Betty Parker), Jeff Daniels (Mr. Johnson). The film was directed by Gary Ross.

How long is Pleasantville?

Pleasantville has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

Is Pleasantville worth watching?

Pleasantville holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Fantasy, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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