---
title: "It"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/it-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 346364
imdb_id: "tt1396484"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 135
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 20445
content_rating: "R"
---

# It (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/it-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

It is a film released in 2017. Set in a small town in Maine, the story follows seven children known as The Losers Club. These young characters come face to face with life problems and bullies. Alongside these struggles, the group also encounters a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Seven children in Maine confront their personal struggles and a terrifying shape-shifting clown."

### Why Watch
- strong ensemble cast
- effective atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense horror themes
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense sequences of horror and violence involving children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, supernatural, dark, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andy Muschietti
- **Networks / Studios**: New Line Cinema, Vertigo Entertainment, Lin Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jaeden Martell** as *Bill Denbrough*
- **Jeremy Ray Taylor** as *Ben Hanscom*
- **Sophia Lillis** as *Beverly Marsh*
- **Finn Wolfhard** as *Richie Tozier*
- **Chosen Jacobs** as *Mike Hanlon*
- **Jack Dylan Grazer** as *Eddie Kaspbrak*
- **Wyatt Oleff** as *Stanley Uris*
- **Bill Skarsgård** as *Pennywise*
- **Nicholas Hamilton** as *Henry Bowers*
- **Jake Sim** as *Belch Huggins*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in a small town in Maine.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The protagonists are a group of seven children who call themselves The Losers Club.

### Q: What is the primary threat?
The group faces a monster that takes the shape of a clown named Pennywise.

### Q: What do the children face besides the monster?
In addition to the monster, the children deal with bullies and various life problems.

### Q: Is this a supernatural film?
Yes, the plot involves a monster with the ability to shape-shift.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*