I Saw the TV Glow

In late-90s suburbia, a lonely teenager meets a girl at school who introduces him to a mysterious late-night T.V. show — a vision of a supernatural world pulsing beneath their own. As time goes on, however, questions begin to arise about why the show sometimes seems more real than their own lives. In the pale glow of the television, their view of reality begins to crack.

Directed by Jane Schoenbrun

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TrailerOfficial TrailerTeaserAnybody here can relate? Just me?ClipThere's Still TimeClipDo You Like Girls?ClipThis Is What Dying Feels LikeClipOfficial PreviewFeaturetteSarah Winshall (I SAW THE TV GLOW) Wins the Producers Award | 2025 Spirit AwardsFeaturetteJane Schoenbrun on I Saw the TV GlowFeaturetteJane Schoenbrun introduces I Saw the TV GlowFeaturetteOfficial Featurette

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Cast

Justice Smith

Owen

Jack Haven

Maddy

Ian Foreman

Young Owen

Helena Howard

Isabel

Lindsey Jordan

Tara

Danielle Deadwyler

Brenda

Fred Durst

Frank

Conner O'Malley

Dave

Emma Portner

Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown

Madaline Riley

Polo

Amber Benson

Johnny Link's Mom

Albert Birney

Mr. Sprinkly

Michael C. Maronna

Neighbor 1

Danny Tamberelli

Neighbor 2

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