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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

2021, English. Directed by John Campopiano & Chris Griffiths.

The making of a monster.

Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.

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Runtime
2h 6m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
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7.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and DocuramaFilms in India.

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Released
15 October 2021
Country
United States of America
Written by
Gary Smart, John Campopiano

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Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).

Does Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

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Which OTT platform is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ on?

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and DocuramaFilms in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?

If you liked Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’, try Living with Chucky, In Search of Darkness: Part II, Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist.

Who directed Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’?

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) was directed by John Campopiano and Chris Griffiths and stars Tim Curry, Seth Green, Richard Thomas.

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