I Saw the TV Glow

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Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

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With a distinctive visual aesthetic that enhances its emotionally resonant narrative, I Saw the TV Glow further establishes writer-director Jane Schoenbrun as a rising talent.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Schoenbrun understands that, yes, we can be mesmerized, even zombified by these glowing images, but she’s not here to condemn television. She’s here to pay tribute.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 8, 2024

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

In its blurring of reality and fantasy, I Saw the TV Glow compels us into this mysterious, scary new space.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 25, 2024

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Brian Truitt

USA Today

"Glow" blends the real and the surreal in a neon-drenched nightmare that leaves a trail of thematic breadcrumbs for its audience.

Rated: 3/4

May 19, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

There’s a strange, arch sensibility to it, with purposely flattened performances reflecting the characters’ desire to burst from their bodies and discover themselves and their identities and their truth...

Jun 17, 2024

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Stephanie Malone

Morbidly Beautiful

Even if it doesn’t entirely work for you on a narrative level, it’s hard to deny the visionary artistry, style, and daring creativity that Schoenbrun brings to their confident and compelling sophom*ore feature.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 15, 2024

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Alison Gillmor

Winnipeg Free Press

Perhaps the scariest thing about this film is that these ordinary memories seem far less palpable than the ever-present glow of the TV screen.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 14, 2024

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Brenda J Really slow and boring. Don’t waste your time. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Sky Good. Devestating but good. Will have you feeling raw by the end. Also, killer soundtrack. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Mr. Hollywood Nothing special. Tired of filmmakers who make films where its up to the audience to interpret. All it means is they themselves cant make up their mind so just leaves it open ended. Its lazy Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Kim The ending left me feeling isolated, sad, but, ultimately, perceived. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review josh h The story here is one of immense sadness. Certain points could have been expanded upon to increase their impact but the overall theme still gets across. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Len not bad, slow and the main character is kind of annoying. relatable ending. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jane Schoenbrun Director Justice Smith Owen Brigette Lundy-Paine Maddy Ian Foreman Young Owen Lindsey Jordan Tara Helena Howard Isabel

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Synopsis Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

Director: Jane Schoenbrun
Producer: Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Sam Intili, Sarah Winshall
Screenwriter: Jane Schoenbrun
Distributor: A24
Production Co: A24
Rating: PG-13 (Violent Content|Some Sexual Material|Thematic Elements|Teen Smoking)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Drama, LGBTQ+, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 17, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.5M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)