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EDtv

PG-1319992h 3mRon Howard
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 64% · Metacritic 49

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"The story of a nobody everybody is watching."

Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.

Comedy
Tv RatingsSimulated Reality

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Frequently asked questions

What is EDtv (1999) about?

Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.

Who stars in EDtv?

EDtv stars Matthew McConaughey (Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny), Woody Harrelson (Ray Pekurny), Sally Kirkland (Jeanette), Jenna Elfman (Shari), Martin Landau (Al). The film was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is EDtv?

EDtv has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG-13.

Is EDtv worth watching?

EDtv holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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