Acclaimed horror drama I Saw the TV Glow finally gets a theatrical release in Australia.
Justice Smith (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Atypical) star in the new intriguing horror film directed by rising talent Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair).
Packed with profound themes of identity and the struggle to confront and accept it, I Saw the Glow is raving with excellent reviews, which is why a confirmed Australian premiere several months after its initial release is welcome news. Here’s everything you need to know about the new film.
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I Saw the TV Glow Australia release date
I Saw the TV Glow premieres in Australian theatres on Thursday, 29 August.
| Release Date | Run Time | Parental Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Thur, 29 Aug 2024 | 1h 40m | MA (Supernatural themes, violence, coarse language and sex scenes) |
Where will I Saw the TV Glow be streaming in Australia?
A24 is distributing the movie in Australia and globally, which means the film is likely to stream on BINGE, Foxtel, and Foxtel Now after its theatrical run. I Saw the TV Glow streaming on Netflix is also possible with the streamer picking up A24 movies for streaming as of late.
It is, however, worth noting that most new films are released digitally via pay per view (e.g., Apple TV, Google Play, Fetch, Prime Video Store, and Microsoft) before arriving on subscription streaming.
What is I Saw the TV Glow about?
Set in 1996, I Saw the TV Glow follows teens Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine) and Owen (Justice Smith) as they bond over their love of the young adult show “The Pink Opaque”.
With the show exploring the supernatural through the main characters Isabel and Tara, Maddy and Owen, both struggling with an unhappy family life, are sucked into the TV program’s fictional world. Maddy’s disappearance only aggravates Owen’s disillusionment, his reality cracking as days go by.
FeaturedThe movie is written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun. Emma Stone and her husband, comedian Dave McCary, are among the producers alongside Sam Intili, Sarah Winshall, and Ali Herting.
I Saw the TV Glow trailer
You can watch the I Saw the Glow trailer right here.
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Cast of I Saw the TV Glow
The cast is headlined by Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, with a supporting cast that includes Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Conner O’Malley, Emma Portner, Ian Foreman, Fred Durst, and Danielle Deadwyler. You can find the complete cast and their characters below:
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