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TMDB20212h 6mDocumentary / Horror

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

The making of a monster.

Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.

TMDB audience score

Based on 40 votes

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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United Kingdom provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 6m

At 2h 6m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Documentary · Horror

TMDB files it under documentary and horror.

UK availability

3 subscriptions · 4 free · 6 to rent · 6 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 6 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 40 votes, a strong audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 6m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the UK, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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