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Pleasantville
🎬 Movie

Pleasantville

1998 · 124 min Fantasy Comedy Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Gary Ross

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

David

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Jennifer

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

George Parker

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Betty Parker

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Mr. Johnson

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Big Bob

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Skip

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

TV Repairman

Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton

Margaret Henderson

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

David's Mom

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