Where to Watch Pleasantville (1998) in the US

What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director

Gary Ross

Writer

Gary Ross

Starring

Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen

Details

Release date

Oct 23, 1998

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$40,584,421

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 18 wins & 45 nominations total

Where to Watch Pleasantville (1998) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Pleasantville in the United States?

Pleasantville is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Pleasantville or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Pleasantville for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).