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EDtv (1999)

โ€œThe story of a nobody everybody is watching.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 724 votes 2h 3m pg-13 Comedy

#93 of 105 films from 1999 #2307 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ron Howard ยท Written by Babaloo Mandel, ร‰mile Gaudreault, Lowell Ganz, Sylvie-Katherine Bouchard

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Overview

Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny
Woody Harrelsonas Ray Pekurny
Sally Kirklandas Jeanette
Jenna Elfmanas Shari
Martin Landauas Al
Ellen DeGeneresas Cynthia Topping
Rob Reineras Mr. Whitaker
Dennis Hopperas Henry 'Hank' Pekurny
Elizabeth Hurleyas Jill
Adam Goldbergas John
Viveka Davisas Marcia
Clint Howardas Ken
Geoffrey Blakeas Keith
Gail Boggsas Wife

Facts

Release dateMarch 26, 1999
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$35,242,897 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0131369

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Questions

How long is EDtv?
EDtv runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is EDtv worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 724 votes, which places it #93 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 12%) and #2307 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed EDtv?
EDtv was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in EDtv?
Matthew McConaughey as Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny; Woody Harrelson as Ray Pekurny; Sally Kirkland as Jeanette; Jenna Elfman as Shari; Martin Landau as Al; Ellen DeGeneres as Cynthia Topping.
What is EDtv rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for EDtv?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30364.

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