Edtv (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Edtv is a comedy film directed by Ron Howard, running about 122 minutes. “Fame. Be careful. It's out there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.
Who’s in it. Edtv stars Matthew McConaughey as Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny, Woody Harrelson as Ray Pekurny, Sally Kirkland as Jeanette and Jenna Elfman as Shari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Edtv has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edtv page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edtv tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edtv (1999)?
- In US, Edtv is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edtv worth watching?
- Edtv holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edtv?
- Edtv stars Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Sally Kirkland, Jenna Elfman and Martin Landau.
- When was Edtv released?
- Edtv was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.