Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
William H. Macy | ... | George | |
Joan Allen | ... | Betty | |
Natalie Ramsey | ... | Mary Sue | |
Kevin Connors | ... | Bud | |
Jeff Daniels | ... | Mr. Johnson | |
Tobey Maguire | ... | David | |
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Heather McGill | ... | Girl in School Yard |
Paul Morgan Stetler | ... | College Counselor | |
Denise Dowse | ... | Health Teacher | |
McNally Sagal | ... | Science Teacher | |
Jane Kaczmarek | ... | David's Mom | |
Giuseppe Andrews | ... | Howard | |
Reese Witherspoon | ... | Jennifer | |
Marissa Ribisi | ... | Kimmy | |
Jenny Lewis | ... | Christin |
David Wagner is a kid whose mind is stuck in the 1950s. He's addicted to a classic 50's sitcom television show called "Pleasantville". Pleasantville is a simple place, a place where all of its citizens are swell and simple-minded folks, a place where the word "violence", and life outside of Pleasantville, is unbeknownst to its inhabitants; things are perfect down in Pleasantville. One evening, the life of David and his obnoxious sister Jennifer take a bizarre turn when an eccentric repairman hand them a supposed magical remote. After a quarrel between the siblings, they inexplicably zap themselves into the world of "Pleasantville". Now, David and Jennifer must adjust to a 50s lifestyle of repressed desires and considerably different societal values while trying to find their way home. Written by Kyle Perez
This is an old film from my childhood. It is about a boy who magically travels into the wonderful world of his favorite black and white TV show. There is plenty of fun to be had here and even a fun later performance from the late Don Knotts, co-star of one of MY favorite black and white TV show.
Overall it's a good classic from the nineties, although sadly it seems to be mostly forgotten by now. Recommend.