EDtv (1999)

122 min · Satire On Media, Tragic Comedy Film, comedy film

Popularity4.5/5

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Sep7.0kOct7.2kNov10kDec23kJan6.5kFeb6.4kMar6.0kApr5.3kMay6.1kJun5.4kJul5.8kAug6.5k

2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Ron Howard

Cast

Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Sally Kirkland, Martin Landau, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Reiner, Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley

The story

Television network True TV is commencing interviews for a planned reality show that shows a normal person's life 24/7, created by TV producer Cynthia. They interview Ed Pekurny and his brother, Ray. When the producers see the interview, Cynthia chooses Ed.

Catalogue themes and tags

Loss of Girlfriend, Reality TV, Rival in Love, Simulated Reality, TV Ratings, TV Show, TV Station, TV-Star, gebrochenes Herz, Parody, Romantic comedy, Mockumentary, Media Satire, Comedy, Domestic Comedy

Genres

Satire On Media, Tragic Comedy Film, comedy film

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