Pleasantville (1998)
Teenage siblings get trapped in a wholesome 1950s sitcom, bringing witty, colorful disruption to its black-and-white world.
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.
How intense is Pleasantville?
Pleasantville has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Pleasantville feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalsatiricalfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightDate night
Where to stream Pleasantville
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pleasantville for you?
Is Pleasantville scary?
No. Pleasantville is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Pleasantville gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pleasantville sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Pleasantville OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Pleasantville?
Pleasantville runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Pleasantville?
Pleasantville is streaming on Kanopy, YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does Pleasantville have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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