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EDtv is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Ron Howard released in USA on 26 march 1999 with Matthew McConaughey
EDtv (1999)
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Add to a movie listEDtv is a 1999 American satirical comedy film directed by Ron Howard. An adaptation of the Quebec film Louis 19, le roi des ondes (1994), it stars Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Martin Landau, Rob Reiner, Sally Kirkland, Elizabeth Hurley, Clint Howard, and Dennis Hopper.
Despite mixed reviews and being a box office flop (grossing only a little over $35 million compared to its $80 million budget), EDtv has become a cult film since its release.
The film was screened out of competition at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.
Synopsis
EDtv starts off with the television channel True TV commencing interviews for a TV show that shows a normal person's life 24/7. This idea was thought up by a TV producer named Cynthia (Ellen DeGeneres). They interview Ed Pekurny (Matthew McConaughey) and his brother, Ray (Woody Harrelson). When the producers see the interview Cynthia decides to use Ed and interviews only Ed. So now they start airing the show, which they call Ed TV. The show is a total failure at first, as only boring things happen and the main producers want to pull the plug, except for Cynthia.Actors
Matthew McConaughey
(Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny)
Jenna Elfman
(Shari)
Woody Harrelson
(Ray Pekurny)
Elizabeth Hurley
(Jill)
Dennis Hopper
(Henry 'Hank' Pekurny)
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