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I Saw the TV Glow
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I Saw the TV Glow

2024-05-03 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Horror

In late-'90s suburbia, lonely teenager Owen meets Maddy, who introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world pulsing beneath their own. As time goes on, questions begin to arise about why the show sometimes seems more real than their own lives, as their view of reality begins to crack.

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Directors
Jane Schoenbrun
Production companies
A24, Fruit Tree, Smudge Films, Hypnic Jerk
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 5,407,916

Top Cast

Justice SmithJustice SmithOwen
Jack HavenJack HavenMaddy
Ian ForemanIan ForemanYoung Owen
Helena HowardHelena HowardIsabel
Lindsey JordanLindsey JordanTara
Danielle DeadwylerDanielle DeadwylerBrenda
Fred DurstFred DurstFrank
Conner O'MalleyConner O'MalleyDave
Emma PortnerEmma PortnerAmanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown
Madaline RileyMadaline RileyPolo
Amber BensonAmber BensonJohnny Link's Mom
Albert BirneyAlbert BirneyMr. Sprinkly
Michael C. MaronnaMichael C. MaronnaNeighbor 1
Danny TamberelliDanny TamberelliNeighbor 2
Timothy AllanTimothy AllanLance
Tyler Dean FloresTyler Dean FloresCade
Elizabeth ScopelElizabeth ScopelDrive-Thru Kid
Marlyn BandieroMarlyn BandieroBrenda's Friend
Haley DahlHaley DahlSloppy Jane Band Member
Raina BlockSloppy Jane Band Member

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