Pleasantville
A charming, thought-provoking fantasy that starts as a nostalgic sitcom and deepens into a moving story about change, desire and freedom.
- About
- 1998 film directed by Gary Ross
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1998
- Runtime
- 120 min
A charming, thought-provoking fantasy that starts as a nostalgic sitcom and deepens into a moving story about change, desire and freedom.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 | |
| Horror | 1 | |
| Humour | 5 | |
| Realism | 4 | |
| Romance | 5 | |
| Tension | 5 | |
| Darkness | 4 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 7 |
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