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      PG-13 Released Mar 26, 1999 2h 2m Comedy List
      63% Tomatometer 48 Reviews 30% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings In a desperate attempt to boost ratings, a cable channel decides to document the life of someone on a daily basis and air the footage as a show. That lucky someone turns out to be Ed Pekurny (Matthew McConaughey), a laid-back video-store clerk. While the TV series makes Ed an overnight celebrity, it also begins to wreak havoc on his personal life, complicating his relationship with his new girlfriend, Shari (Jenna Elfman), and causing tension with his brother, Ray (Woody Harrelson). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      If it's not as ambitious as The Truman Show in satirizing the voyeuristic nature of television, EdTV is an amiable, witty comedy with fine performances from Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

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      David Ansen Newsweek You'll have a good time watching "EDtv"-- Howard is always at his best in comic mode, and he gives the film a cleverly cluttered look that suggests the experience of watching reality on multiple monitors. Mar 3, 2018 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 3/4 Mar 19, 2002 Full Review Gary Wolcott Tri-City Herald As entertainment, EDtv is about as fulfilling as an episode of The Jerry Springer Show. Rated: C Jul 13, 2023 Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media Comic satire of reality TV; lots of dysfunction, sexuality. Rated: 3/5 Feb 3, 2015 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a fine premise that's utilized to progressively underwhelming effect... Rated: 2/4 Nov 6, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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      liam k There can't be be any question as to where the inspiration for this film came from. Okay, reality TV has become quite popular recently, but the wonderful Jim Carrey film "The Truman Show" was released just one year before to the debut of this film. When they learned that the movie was a hit, it was obvious that they wanted a piece of the action. Even though I enjoy both films, I have to say that The Truman Show will always be my top pick. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/04/22 Full Review r b This film played off of the rise of "reality TV" in the 90's. Who knew "TruTV" would be a real television network 9 years later? EDtv had a weak plot and lame jokes. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very fun to watch. A bit similar to the Truman show Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review john f Despite a weak second act, Howard gets it right by yanking Woody off-screen and focusing on his film's best ingredient: the chemistry between McConaughey and Elfman. Meanwhile, Ellen is absolutely wonderful here, showing us why so many people love her (or used to). Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review terry w Excellent comedy showing off the talent of two of the best to ever do it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review barry m Puzzled by the low audience score for this movie which predicts how stardom will happen in the 2000s--often not due to any particular skill or talent, but simply for having your face plastered everywhere. Some lucky/unlucky people will get famous for being famous. But fame has consequences, not all of them positive. A very enjoyable and funny film, with heart and a serious point. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In a desperate attempt to boost ratings, a cable channel decides to document the life of someone on a daily basis and air the footage as a show. That lucky someone turns out to be Ed Pekurny (Matthew McConaughey), a laid-back video-store clerk. While the TV series makes Ed an overnight celebrity, it also begins to wreak havoc on his personal life, complicating his relationship with his new girlfriend, Shari (Jenna Elfman), and causing tension with his brother, Ray (Woody Harrelson).
      Director
      Ron Howard
      Producer
      Jeffrey Barabe, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
      Screenwriter
      Émile Gaudreault, Sylvie Bouchard, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 26, 1999, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 23, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $22.4M
      Runtime
      2h 2m
      Sound Mix
      SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
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