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Oasis

2002Movie2 h 12 min

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic797.8Rotten Tomatoes90%83%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Love knows.

A young man released from prison visits the widow of the man he killed drunk-driving and becomes infatuated with his cerebral palsy-stricken daughter.

Feels like

  • Korean New Wave Cinema
  • Socially Conscious
  • Tragic Romance
  • Melancholic Realism
  • Character-Driven
  • Disability Representation
  • Slow-Paced
  • Emotionally Intense
  • Subtle Performances

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Lee Chang-dong
Written by
Lee Chang-dong
Produced by
Dong Bang-woo, Jeon Jay, Jeon Yang-jun
Music by
Lee Jae-jin

Everyone

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Facts

August 9, 2002 · 2 h 12 min · Sexual Content

Released
August 9, 2002
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Oasis?"

Questions about Oasis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oasis?

NetflixKanopyMetrographFilm Movement+

In the United States, Oasis streams on Netflix, Metrograph, and Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Oasis worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Oasis good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Oasis?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Oasis in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.