I Saw the TV Glow 2024

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
40%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
49%
Splat

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate Maddy introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

Justice Smith

as Owen

Jack Haven

as Maddy

Ian Foreman

as Young Owen

Helena Howard

as Isabel

Lindsey Jordan

as Tara

Danielle Deadwyler

as Brenda

Fred Durst

as Frank

Conner O'Malley

as Dave

Emma Portner

as Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown

Madaline Riley

as Polo

Director:

Jane Schoenbrun

Writer:

Jane Schoenbrun

Genres:

Drama,Horror

Release Date:

2024 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

100 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

I Saw the TV Glow

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Justice Smith

as Owen

Jack Haven

as Maddy

Ian Foreman

as Young Owen

Helena Howard

as Isabel

Lindsey Jordan

as Tara

Danielle Deadwyler

as Brenda

Fred Durst

as Frank

Conner O'Malley

as Dave

Emma Portner

as Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown

Madaline Riley

as Polo

Amber Benson

as Johnny Link's Mom

Albert Birney

as Mr. Sprinkly

Michael C. Maronna

as Neighbor 1

Danny Tamberelli

as Neighbor 2

Timothy Allan

as Lance

Elizabeth Scopel

as Drive-Thru Kid

Marlyn Bandiero

as Brenda's Friend

Haley Dahl

as Sloppy Jane Band Member

Raina Block

as Sloppy Jane Band Member

Bailey Wollowitz

as Sloppy Jane Band Member

Lily Rothman

as Sloppy Jane Band Member

Phoebe Bridgers

as Phoebe Bridgers

Kris Esfandiari

as King Woman Band Member

Wilson Flores

as King Woman Band Member

Thommy Northcut

as King Woman Band Member

Julie Lodhy

as King Woman Band Member

Kenneth Kyle Martinez

as Charlie's Father (uncredited)

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