Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley, Ellen DeGeneres

Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.

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PG-13, 124 min.

Directed by: Ron Howard

Release Date: March 26, 1999

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DVD Release Date: August 17, 1999

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  • February 28, 2009
    I guess this movie is OK. I can't imagine anybody suggesting that watching one person's life would make good TV, but of course, the movie presents us with the highpoints of Ed's life - his relationship with his girlfriend and family.
  • September 15, 2008
    [REVEIW COMING SOON]
  • April 5, 2008
    It's pretty sad this movie had to suffer comparisons with both "Truman Show" and "Pleasentville" when it has its own magic to work with. It may look like a dumb, idiotic Ron Howard comedy (that redhead's name alone gives me the creeps) but it's not only an acid critic to TV audie...( read more)nces back in 1999 when reality shows were giving their first steps but also a hilarious comedy with great performances by Jenna Elfman, the amazing Ellen DeGeneres and Woody Harrelson. It's too sad that Elizabeth Hurley had to be in this but at least her role is too small to even be noticed. And, surprisingly, this is the only time McConaughey's charm has been effective enough to support a whole movie over his shoulders; it's not a "good" performance per se, but a role that fits him like a glove.
    I have no idea if there are movies "like this one" and I don't care. This one's hilarious, compelling and wonderful. Deal with it.
  • February 2, 2008
    a sloppy/hillbilly (aka mcconaughey) version of the truman show
  • October 1, 2007
    wow, could we want to be truman show any more?
  • November 20, 2009
    Oh this movie bombed.
  • October 26, 2009
    Matthew McConaughey is surprisingly appealing in this quite amusing comedy. I think a lot has to do with the excellent cast. It's a better movie than you would imagine.
  • August 15, 2009
    Not a great movie but not bad.
  • August 15, 2009
    When you read the overview of "EdTV," you might think that it's similar to "The Truman Show." But it's not, in my opinion, it's better. The difference is that in "EdTV," Matthew McConaughey volunteers to have his life broadcast on television 24 hours a day for the next month. Aft...( read more)er Ed gets with his brother's ex-girlfriend and the cameras get in the way of his life, he must find a way to get out of the camera's view. But that will be a lot easier said than done.
    Unlike you might expect it to be, "EdTV" is hilarious and it will keep you interested during the whole movie. The funniest part of the movie is when you find out how Ed will get his life off the television screen for good.

    If you like good comedy movies that have a great storyline, I recommend getting "EdTV" today. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. This is like a Truman Show ripoff (or was it vice versa?), but I don't care, I like this one better.
  • August 2, 2009
    Ed Pekurny: Where's Ma?
    Al: She's in the kitchen. I'd yell for her but... I'd die.

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