A Vida em Preto e Branco
Pleasantville · Gary Ross
A Vida em Preto e Branco is a comédia e drama movie released in 1998, directed by Gary Ross, starring Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon e William H. Macy. It runs 2h 04min. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Official synopsis
Nada é tão simples quanto preto e branco.
Jovem solitário foge da realidade assistindo "Pleasantville", uma série de TV dos anos 1950 onde tudo é agradável. Em uma briga com sua irmã pela posse de um estranho controle remoto, são transportados para a fictícia "Pleasantville" e lá se tornam personagens da série.
Where to watch A Vida em Preto e Branco
Availability in Brazil · updated 02/10/2026
Cast of A Vida em Preto e Branco
30 actors
Tobey Maguire
as David
Reese Witherspoon
as Jennifer
William H. Macy
as George Parker
Joan Allen
as Betty Parker
Jeff Daniels
as Mr. Johnson
J.T. Walsh
as Big Bob
Paul Walker
as Skip
Don Knotts
as TV Repairman
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Marley Shelton
as Margaret Henderson
Jane Kaczmarek
as David's Mom
Giuseppe Andrews
as Howard
Jenny Lewis
as Christin
Marissa Ribisi
as Kimmy
Denise Dowse
as Health Teacher
McNally Sagal
as Science Teacher
Paul Morgan Stetler
as College Counselor
Kevin Connors
as Bud Parker
Natalie Ramsey
as Mary Sue Parker
Justin Nimmo
as Mark Davis
Kai Lennox
as Mark's Lackey #1
Jason Behr
as Mark's Lackey #2
Harry Singleton
as Mr. Simpson
John Ganun
as Fireman #1
Dawn Cody
as Betty Jean
Maggie Lawson
as Lisa Anne
Andrea Baker
as Peggy Jane
Lela Ivey
as Miss Peters
Marc Blucas
as Basketball Hero
Danny Strong
as Juke Box Boy
Heather McGill
as Girl in School Yard
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Cinematography
- John Lindley
- Editing
- William Goldenberg
- Music
- Randy Newman
- Production
- Steven Soderbergh, Jon Kilik, Gary Ross
- Screenplay
- Gary Ross
Where you've seen the cast of A Vida em Preto e Branco
- Tobey Maguire as David is also in Homem-Aranha (2002), Homem-Aranha 2 (2004) and Homem-Aranha 3 (2007)
- Reese Witherspoon as Jennifer is also in Psicopata Americano (2000), Sing - Quem Canta Seus Males Espanta (2016) and Monstros vs Alienígenas (2009)
- William H. Macy as George Parker is also in O Quarto de Jack (2015), Fargo: Uma Comédia de Erros (1996) and Jurassic Park 3 (2001)
- Joan Allen as Betty Parker is also in Diário de uma Paixão (2004), O Quarto de Jack (2015) and O Ultimato Bourne (2007)
Frequently asked questions about A Vida em Preto e Branco
Where to watch A Vida em Preto e Branco?
In Brazil, A Vida em Preto e Branco is available on Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Is A Vida em Preto e Branco on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 02/10/2026, A Vida em Preto e Branco was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is A Vida em Preto e Branco?
A Vida em Preto e Branco runs 2h 04min (124 minutes).
What year did A Vida em Preto e Branco come out?
A Vida em Preto e Branco came out in 1998.
How much did A Vida em Preto e Branco gross?
A Vida em Preto e Branco grossed US$ 49.8 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 60 million.
A Vida em Preto e Branco details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- Pleasantville
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Estados Unidos
- Production companies
- New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions, Juno Pix
- Budget
- US$ 60 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 49.8 million
Awards · Oscar 1999
- ART DIRECTION Nominee
- MUSIC (Original Dramatic Score) Nominee
- Costume Design Nominee
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