White Oleander
Seen it?2002 | 109 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$22 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 159K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Kosminsky
- Alison LohmanAstrid Magnussen
- Michelle PfeifferIngrid Magnussen
- Renée ZellwegerClaire Richards
- Robin WrightStarr
- Cole HauserRay
- Melissa McCarthyParamedic
- Taryn ManningNiki
- John BillingsleyParamedic
- Solomon Burke Jr.Guard
- Melissa MarsalaJulie