1998 · Feature Film
Pleasantville (1998)
Pleasantville is a 1998 feature film starring Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon as Jennifer, directed by Gary Ross and produced by Jon Kilik, Robert J. Degus, Gary Ross. Released theatrically by New Line Cinema, the project earned global recognition with a worldwide box office of $50M. Witherspoon's celebrated performance as Jennifer remains a standout touchstone in modern American cinema.
Key Film Details
- Role: Jennifer
- Release Year: 1998
- Director: Gary Ross
- Producers: Jon Kilik, Robert J. Degus, Gary Ross
- Studio / Distributor: New Line Cinema
- Box Office: $50M
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Synopsis & Cultural Impact
Alongside Tobey Maguire in this acclaimed satirical fantasy. Two 1990s siblings are transported into a black-and-white 1950s TV sitcom, gradually bringing colour — and liberation — to its repressed world. A profound meditation on conformity, freedom, and change.
Official Trailer: Pleasantville
Official Portal: reesewitherspoonofficial.com
Last updated: October 12, 2026