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Dawson's Creek

  • TV Series
  • 1998–2003
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
710
45
James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams in Dawson's Creek (1998)
Home video trailer for this drama about four friends in a small coastal town
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Coming-of-AgeSoap OperaTeen DramaTeen RomanceDramaRomance

In a rapidly changing world, four teenagers come of age in a small Massachusetts coastal town.In a rapidly changing world, four teenagers come of age in a small Massachusetts coastal town.In a rapidly changing world, four teenagers come of age in a small Massachusetts coastal town.

  • Creator
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • James Van Der Beek
    • Katie Holmes
    • Michelle Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    49K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    710
    45
    • Creator
      • Kevin Williamson
    • Stars
      • James Van Der Beek
      • Katie Holmes
      • Michelle Williams
    • 297User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 26 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos13

    Joshua Jackson on "When They See Us," Ava DuVernay, and "Dawson's" Memories
    Video 6:33
    Joshua Jackson on "When They See Us," Ava DuVernay, and "Dawson's" Memories
    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
    Clip 3:39
    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
    Clip 3:39
    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
    Dawson's Creek: Clip 3
    Clip 1:17
    Dawson's Creek: Clip 3
    Dawson's Creek: Clip 5
    Clip 1:18
    Dawson's Creek: Clip 5
    Dawson's Creek: The Complete Series
    Trailer 2:02
    Dawson's Creek: The Complete Series
    Dawson's Creek: Series Finale
    Trailer 1:16
    Dawson's Creek: Series Finale

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    Top Cast99+

    James Van Der Beek
    James Van Der Beek
    • Dawson Leery
    • 1998–2003
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Joey Potter
    • 1998–2003
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Jen Lindley
    • 1998–2003
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Pacey Witter
    • 1998–2003
    Mary Beth Peil
    Mary Beth Peil
    • Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan
    • 1998–2003
    Kerr Smith
    Kerr Smith
    • Jack McPhee
    • 1998–2003
    Mary-Margaret Humes
    Mary-Margaret Humes
    • Gale Leery
    • 1998–2003
    Nina Repeta
    Nina Repeta
    • Bessie Potter
    • 1998–2003
    John Wesley Shipp
    John Wesley Shipp
    • Mitch Leery
    • 1998–2001
    Meredith Monroe
    Meredith Monroe
    • Andie McPhee
    • 1998–2003
    Busy Philipps
    Busy Philipps
    • Audrey Liddell
    • 2001–2003
    Dylan Neal
    Dylan Neal
    • Doug Witter
    • 1998–2003
    Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander
    • Gretchen Witter
    • 2000–2001
    Mark Matkevich
    Mark Matkevich
    • Drue Valentine
    • 2000–2001
    Oliver Hudson
    Oliver Hudson
    • Eddie Doling
    • 2002–2003
    Monica Keena
    Monica Keena
    • Abby Morgan
    • 1998–1999
    Michael Pitt
    Michael Pitt
    • Henry Parker
    • 1999–2000
    Hal Ozsan
    Hal Ozsan
    • Todd Carr
    • 2001–2003
    • Creator
      • Kevin Williamson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews297

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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Kerr Smith (Jack McPhee) and Joshua Jackson (Pacey Witter) are the only two series regulars to direct an episode during the show's six season run.
    • Goofs
      Mic packs being worn by the actors are occasionally visible.
    • Quotes
      • Jen: What about you, Joe? Are you a virgin?
      • Joey: You kidding? Years ago. Trucker named Bubba.
    • Alternate versions
      Paula Cole's "I Don't Want to Wait" was the theme song originally used during the broadcast of the show. However on the US region 1 DVDs this song is only used for the first two seasons. The subsequent seasons use Jann Arden's "Run Like Mad"
    • Connections
      Featured in The Lady with the Torch (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      I Don't Want to Wait
      (theme)
      by Paula Cole

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    FAQ1

    • Where was this filmed?

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • DC
    • Filming locations
      • University of North Carolina Wilmington - 601 South College Road, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Columbia TriStar Television
      • Columbia TriStar Domestic Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1

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