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In 1960, seven preteen outcasts fight an evil demon that poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

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Though hampered by an uneven second half, It supplies a wealth of funhouse thrills and an idelible turn from Tim Curry as Pennywise.

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It (1990) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) John J. O'Connor New York Times The result, featuring a strong cast, is far better than any adaptation so far of a King book. Jan 16, 2020 Full Review It (1990) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times There is something very poignant and warming about these kids, branded as losers, closely bonding and banding together in "It" to battle not only the town bullies, but also the demonic Pennywise. Jan 16, 2020 Full Review It (1990) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune The four-hour package makes an eerie supernatural tale, spiced with substantial good-versus-evil subtext and musings on the power of friendship. Jan 16, 2020 Full Review It (1990) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Kristy Strouse Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying A story of fighting our personal fears and the enduring power of friendship, It is more than just a scary story, it's a vestibule into our psyche, and maybe, a little, into our hearts. Oct 14, 2021 Full Review It (1990) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The thrills are psychological rather than visually graphic, while the production value is limited. Rated: 4/10 Sep 14, 2020 Full Review It (1990) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Michael Hill Baltimore Sun This is a good, at times brilliant, always solid and well-done example of the horror/suspense genre. But be forewarned, the superb setup is better than the slightly disappointing payoff. Jan 16, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Casey N its a good watch if you liked the remake. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Mariola A The movie isn’t great as the remake from 2017. I just find the movie a disappointing and the ending was a joke when the one of the characters fake their death. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Fartin B Wholesome, dark, and dumb. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Jakeem B It the movie was a bit shorter it would be perfect.. lots of unnecessary filler scenes just to lengthen the runtime but besides that it’s great! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Jinnifer F I know the movies are a lot better but this is still good. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review Michael H The best King miniseries ever. Much better than the later movies. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tommy Lee Wallace Director Harry Anderson Richie Tozier Dennis Christopher Eddie Kaspbrak Richard Masur Stanley Uris Annette O'Toole Beverly Marsh Tim Reid Mike Hanlon
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Synopsis In 1960, seven preteen outcasts fight an evil demon that poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

Director
Tommy Lee Wallace

Screenwriter
Lawrence D. Cohen, Tommy Lee Wallace, Stephen King

Production Co
Lorimar Productions

Rating
TV-14

Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 20, 2016

Runtime
3h 12m
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