Pleasantville

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Theatrical Release Date:

10/23/1998

DVD Release Date:

03/23/1999

Run Time:

123min.

Starring:

Tobey Maguire , Jeff Daniels , Joan Allen , William H. Macy , J.T. Walsh

Director(s):

Gary Ross

Distributor(s):

New Line

MPAA Rating:

PG-13 for some thematic elements emphasizing sexuality, and for language.

Genre(s):

Comedy

Plot: Gary Ross, Oscar nominated for his Dave and Big screenplays, made his directorial debut with this comedy. The cheerful '50s TV sitcom "Pleasantville" is revived in the '90s for a loyal cable audience. Read More

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