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In 1996, suburban teenager Owen bonds with Maddy over a mysterious late-night TV show that presents a supernatural world beneath their own.

In 1996, shy teenager Owen lives in the suburbs and has few friends. He meets Maddy, a classmate who introduces him to The Pink Opaque, a mysterious late-night television show. The series follows teenagers Isabel (Helena Howard) and Tara (Lindsey Jordan), who use a psychic connection to fight the supervillain Mr. Melancholy. Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Jack Haven) develop a shared obsession with the show; Maddy says it feels more real to her than her own life. Because the programme airs past Owen's bedtime and his father disapproves, Owen sneaks out to Maddy's house to watch it with her, and she gives him tapes when he misses episodes.

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Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Justice Smithas Owen
  • Jack Havenas Maddy
  • Ian Foremanas Young Owen
  • Helena Howardas Isabel
  • Lindsey Jordanas Tara
  • Danielle Deadwyleras Brenda
  • Fred Durstas Frank
  • Conner O'Malleyas Dave
  • Emma Portneras Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown
  • Madaline Rileyas Polo
  • Amber Bensonas Johnny Link's Mom
  • Albert Birneyas Mr. Sprinkly

Photos: TMDB

Director
Jane Schoenbrun
Written by
Jane Schoenbrun
Producers
Dave McCary
Music
Alex G
Countries
United States
Studios
A24, Fruit Tree, Smudge Films, Hypnic Jerk

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 40 minutes
Language
English

Questions

How long is I Saw the TV Glow?

1 hour 40 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours.

What language is I Saw the TV Glow in?

I Saw the TV Glow is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.

Who is in I Saw the TV Glow?

Justice Smith plays Owen, with Jack Haven, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan and Danielle Deadwyler.

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