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Oscar

1991Movie1 h 49 minPG

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.

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Date night
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Friends night

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Directed by: John Landis
Written by: Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland
Produced by: Leslie Belzberg
Music by: Elmer Bernstein

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April 26, 1991 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released: April 26, 1991
Runtime: 1 h 49 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Original language: English
Also spoken: Italian
Made in: United States
Budget: $35 million
Box office: $24 million
Available in: 13 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Oscar?"

Questions about Oscar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oscar?

In the United States, Oscar streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Oscar worth watching?

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Oscar okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Oscar make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Oscar?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Oscar a box office flop?

Budget$35 million

Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.