Pleasantville (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, Pleasantville is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Gary Ross, running about 124 minutes. “Nothing is as simple as black and white.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Pleasantville stars Tobey Maguire as David, Reese Witherspoon as Jennifer, William H. Macy as George Parker and Joan Allen as Betty Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pleasantville has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $49.8M at the box office.
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 Pleasantville page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pleasantville tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pleasantville (1998)?
- In US, Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville worth watching?
- Pleasantville holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pleasantville?
- Pleasantville stars Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, William H. Macy, Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels.
- When was Pleasantville released?
- Pleasantville was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.