Pleasantville 1998
“Nothing is as simple as black and white.”
What is Pleasantville?
Pleasantville is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Fantasy, Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 1998
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix
- Genres
- Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
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Overview
Pleasantville is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Fantasy, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Teens transport into a 1950s sitcom and discover a world that literally changes color.”
- Innovative visual shift from monochrome to color
- Blend of fantasy, comedy, and drama
- Explores clash of modern and 1950s values
- Pacing can be deliberate
- The 1950s sitcom style may feel limiting to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy imaginative stories that blend humor with thoughtful social commentary.
Suitable for teens and adults; contains mild language and thematic material appropriate for a PG-13 audience.
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What is the premise of Pleasantville?
Geeky teen David and his popular twin sister Jennifer are drawn into a 1950s black‑and‑white TV sitcom, where their modern attitudes begin to change the world.
What genres does the film combine?
It is classified as fantasy, comedy, and drama.
When was Pleasantville released?
It premiered in the United States on October 23 1998.
What is the film’s rating?
The film carries a PG‑13 rating.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and four minutes.
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