Plot — 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. 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).
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 119 min |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 7 votes) |
Our Town — FAQ
Is Our Town worth watching? Our Town holds a 7.7/10 rating from 7 viewers. 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
Who directed Our Town? Directed by James Naughton.
Who is in the cast of Our Town? It stars Paul Newman, Maggie Lacey, Ben Fox, Jayne Atkinson, Jane Curtin, Jeffrey DeMunn and more.
Where can I stream Our Town? Streaming availability for Our Town is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Our Town release? It released in 2003.
