It

Name: It
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 1990-11-18
Cast: Tim Curry, Harry Anderson, Dennis Christopher, Richard Masur, Annette O'Toole

1990 | 1 seasons | 90 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it, though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved IT: Welcome to Derry or American Horror Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

In 1960, seven outcast kids known as "The Losers' Club" fight against an ancient shape-shifting alien who poses as a child-killing clown, while also dealing with bullies and abusive parents. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the creature once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a wide audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 788K people sought it out in the past year