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Pleasantville

1998-09-17 · 124 min · ★ 7.3

Fantasy · Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Gary Ross
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 49,800,000

Top Cast

Tobey MaguireTobey MaguireDavid
Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonJennifer
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyGeorge Parker
Joan AllenJoan AllenBetty Parker
Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsMr. Johnson
J.T. WalshJ.T. WalshBig Bob
Paul WalkerPaul WalkerSkip
Don KnottsDon KnottsTV Repairman
Marley SheltonMarley SheltonMargaret Henderson
Jane KaczmarekJane KaczmarekDavid's Mom
Giuseppe AndrewsGiuseppe AndrewsHoward
Jenny LewisJenny LewisChristin
Marissa RibisiMarissa RibisiKimmy
Denise DowseDenise DowseHealth Teacher
McNally SagalMcNally SagalScience Teacher
Paul Morgan StetlerPaul Morgan StetlerCollege Counselor
Kevin ConnorsKevin ConnorsBud Parker
Natalie RamseyNatalie RamseyMary Sue Parker
Justin NimmoJustin NimmoMark Davis
Kai LennoxKai LennoxMark's Lackey #1

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