It (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, It is a fantasy and horror film directed by Andy Muschietti, running about 135 minutes. “You’ll float too.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.
Who’s in it. It stars Jaeden Martell as Bill Denbrough, Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben Hanscom and Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, It has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $701.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 It page.
If you liked it. Fans of It tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It (2017)?
- In US, It is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 It worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It?
- It stars Jaeden Martell, Bill Skarsgård, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis and Finn Wolfhard.
- When was It released?
- It was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.