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The Losers
Bill Denbrough
Georgie’s older brother. Bill has a stutter and refuses to give up hope of finding out what happened to Georgie.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
IT 2017
Remember the children. Follow the clues. Keep the ending hidden.
What you need to know
Derry, Maine, 1988. After young Georgie Denbrough disappears during a rainstorm, his older brother Bill refuses to stop looking for answers. The following summer, Bill and six other outsiders discover that something in Derry is using their worst fears against them.
2 hours 15 minutesSupernatural horrorSet in 1988–89
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
BEFORE YOU WATCH
10 peopleWho is that character?
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Bill’s brother
Georgie Denbrough
Bill’s seven-year-old younger brother, who takes a paper boat outside during a rainstorm.
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The Losers
Beverly Marsh
A brave classmate who is bullied at school and has a frightening home life.
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Richie Tozier
Bill’s loud, funny friend. He jokes constantly, especially when the group is frightened.
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Eddie Kaspbrak
Bill’s cautious friend. His protective mother has taught him to worry constantly about illness.
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Ben Hanscom
A shy new boy who researches Derry’s history and develops feelings for Beverly.
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Stanley Uris
Bill’s careful, practical friend, who finds it difficult to accept anything that cannot be explained.
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Mike Hanlon
A kind boy raised by his grandfather outside town. Henry Bowers repeatedly targets him.
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The threat
Pennywise
A disturbing clown first seen by Georgie in a storm drain. Its real nature is deliberately unclear at the beginning.
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The bullies
Henry Bowers
A violent older boy who terrorises Bill’s group and is abused by his own father.
DURING THE FILM
Recap as you go
Choose only a scene you have completed. If you are unsure, wait until you finish watching.
The simple way to follow it
Remember Bill is searching for Georgie. The other children gradually realise that the frightening things they see are connected.
AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: This film contains intense horror, strong bloody violence, child death and danger, bullying, domestic and implied sexual abuse, frightening images and strong language.
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