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It

TV-14

1990

3h 12m

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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.

Critics Consensus

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

I like this movie I really do people go back-and-forth on it so like I get some don’t like it. but it’s not a one time movie for me that I would watch IT again multiple times. The acting isn’t good, but it isn’t terrible. If you watch it hopefully you’ll enjoy it It’s not like the best movie of all times, but it’s not like Madam web horrible it’s just a movie that you would watch to have fun. It’s funny not super scary so if you could jump scare very easily or scared very easily then this one will be for you. 3/5

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Jerrod G

Stephen King's Masterpiece about the hilarious clown PennyWise who likes to run around Maine to tempt and harass weak minded children. I love that it's more of a psychological movie more than an actiony stabby killer. This ending was not my favorite and three hours is way too long for a poor ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Casey N

its a good watch if you liked the remake.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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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 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Fartin B

Wholesome, dark, and dumb.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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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 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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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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