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I Saw the TV Glow

I Saw the TV Glow

There is still time.

20246.11h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jane Schoenbrun
Written by Jane Schoenbrun
Produced by Luca Intili, Dave McCary, Emma Stone
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $5.4M

Top Cast

Justice Smith

Justice Smith

Owen

Jack Haven

Jack Haven

Maddy

Ian Foreman

Ian Foreman

Young Owen

Helena Howard

Helena Howard

Isabel

Lindsey Jordan

Lindsey Jordan

Tara

Danielle Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler

Brenda

Fred Durst

Fred Durst

Frank

Conner O'Malley

Conner O'Malley

Dave

Emma Portner

Emma Portner

Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown

Madaline Riley

Madaline Riley

Polo

Themes & Keywords

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About I Saw the TV Glow

I Saw the TV Glow is a drama, horror film released in 2024 exploring themes of high school, friendship, loss of sense of reality, sexuality, identity, obsession. Directed by Jane Schoenbrun, it stars Justice Smith, Jack Haven, Ian Foreman. 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.

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