Oliver
Seen it?2025 | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 5 Oscars. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Fright Night or Interview with the Vampire, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a rising-star chef known for his signature use of garlic is bitten by a vampire, he must learn to reinvent himself in time for the most important review of his career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 5 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Picture, Academy Awards: Best Director, Academy Awards: Best Art Direction, Academy Awards: Best Score of a Musical Picture – Original or Adaptation and 1 more. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 7 BAFTAs. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$40 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 299K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Strickland
- Percy Hynes WhiteOliver Stewart
- Elsbeth McCallKatterina Stewart
- Reine FaiadVampire Waitress
- Myles ReichelJax the Butcher
- Gretchen FoleyNana
- Casey Day-StricklandYoung Oliver
- Riley MacDonaldYoung Katterina
- Mohannad AlRefaiDelivery Guy
- Susan KelseyJana Winters (the critic)