Our Town movie poster

Our Town

May 24, 2003 2h 0m 8.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Our Town is a drama/tv movie film. directed by James Naughton. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Paul Newman, Maggie Lacey, and Ben Fox

Synopsis

Our Town is a three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder. It is a character story about an average town's citizens in the early twentieth century as depicted through their everyday lives. Using metatheatrical devices, Wilder sets the play in a 1930s theater. He uses the actions of the Stage Manager to create the town of Grover's Corners for the audience. Scenes from its history between the years of 1901 and 1913 play out. Originally broadcast on the Showtime Network, then as part of the PBS series "Masterpiece Theatre" (season 33, episode 1).

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 24, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Showtime Networks
  • Masterpiece

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Town about?

Our Town is a three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder. It is a character story about an average town's citizens in the early twentieth century as depicted through their everyday lives...

Who directed Our Town?

Our Town was directed by James Naughton.

How long is Our Town?

Our Town has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was Our Town released?

Our Town was released on May 24, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Our Town?

The main cast of Our Town includes Paul Newman, Maggie Lacey, Ben Fox, Jayne Atkinson, Jane Curtin.