I Saw the TV Glow
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate Maddy introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
Critics Sentiment
Owen cuts open his chest revealing a television screen inside
Owen remains at home as his mother dies and show cancels
The film drops to its lowest point during Owen's years of stagnation but surges dramatically for the surreal final revelation.
Critics consistently praised the film's atmospheric opening and nostalgic television show creation, but many found the middle section slow and frustrating. The film polarized audiences with its abstract ending, earning passionate praise from those who connected with its trans allegory while leaving others confused and disappointed by its unconventional narrative structure.
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Justice Smith
Owen
Jack Haven
Maddy
Ian Foreman
Young Owen
Helena Howard
Isabel
Lindsey Jordan
Tara
Danielle Deadwyler
Brenda
Fred Durst
Frank
Conner O'Malley
Dave
Emma Portner
Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown
Madaline Riley
Polo
Amber Benson
Johnny Link's Mom
Albert Birney
Mr. Sprinkly
Michael C. Maronna
Neighbor 1
Danny Tamberelli
Neighbor 2
Timothy Allan
Lance
Tyler Dean Flores
Cade
Elizabeth Scopel
Drive-Thru Kid
Marlyn Bandiero
Brenda's Friend
Haley Dahl
Sloppy Jane Band Member
Raina Block
Sloppy Jane Band Member
Crew
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