Stephen King's It

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Stephen King's It

TV-14,

1990,

3h 12m,

Drama/

Fantasy/

Horror/

Mystery & Thriller

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70%

69 Reviews

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64%

100,000+ Ratings

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70%

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69 Reviews

64%

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100,000+ Ratings

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, Stephen King's It supplies a wealth of funhouse thrills and an indelible turn from Tim Curry as Pennywise.

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Ed Siegel

Boston Globe

Oct 14, 2025

"It" is unmitigated, unrelenting, unrepenting boredom.

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Geoffrey Phillips

London Evening Standard

Oct 14, 2025

Probably the best adaptation since Salem's Lot.

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Ronnie J. Gill

Newsday

Oct 14, 2025

Not only is the violence and gore more implied than shown, you always seem to know when it is coming and are rather prepared for it. There is little of that what-is-going-to-happen-next-I-can't-look feeling.

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Mike Pearson

Denver Rocky Mountain News

Jul 23, 2026

It may not scare your socks a different color, but it knows how to keep you hooked.

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Michael Cunliffe

Edmonton Journal

Apr 15, 2026

It is a frightening movie, filled with wonderfully horrifying special effects.

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Ted Shaw

Windsor Star

Apr 15, 2026

When It sticks to the story about Pennywise preying on the town's children, the mini-series is engrossing. The actors have a rapport and their friendship is believable.

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Apr 19, 2019

While unable to fully follow the book due to it being adapted for television, It is an excellent effort. The cast is top notch, and fully embodies the characters from the book. Overall, this was the best TV adaptation of a Stephen King novel.

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Apr 17, 2019

Moderately creepy, this is a pretty average telling of Stephen King's book, though I prefer the novel. Unfortunately, animations are so underdeveloped that they detract from the story, making what could have been a terrifying scene, cringeworthy or amusing.

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Rey R

Apr 11, 2019

A Stephen King classic, but not one that has aged well.

Apr 2, 2019

Classic by king even with its patent ending.

Draco P

Mar 14, 2019

Tim Curry was good and the movies alright but dated.

George P

Mar 10, 2019

Even this movie has bad actor moment, its still very good.

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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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