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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ streams on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 10 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

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TMDB20212h 6mDocumentary / Horror

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

Name: Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Released: 2021-10-15
Duration: 126 min

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.

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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 6m

At 2h 6m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Documentary · Horror

TMDB files it under documentary and horror.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 13 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 10 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 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.
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There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ scary?: MyCinema has not rated Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a documentary and horror film.
Where can I watch Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ in the US?: Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ streams on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 10 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?: Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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