Our Town (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2003, Our Town is a drama and tv movie film directed by James Naughton, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s 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).
Who’s in it. Our Town stars Wendy Barrie-Wilson as Lady In The Box, Jayne Atkinson as Mrs. Gibbs, Reathel Bean as Man In The Auditorium and John Braden as Professor Willard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Our Town sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Town (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Town worth watching?
- Our Town holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Our Town?
- Our Town stars Wendy Barrie-Wilson, Jayne Atkinson, Reathel Bean, John Braden and Tom Brennan.
- When was Our Town released?
- Our Town was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.