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Oscar and the Lady in Pink

2009·Movie
1h 45min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Wholesome8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Listening in to a conversation between his doctor and parents, 10-year-old Oscar learns what nobody has the courage to tell him. He only has a few weeks to live. Furious, he refuses to speak to anyone except straight-talking Rose, the lady in pink he meets on the hospital stairs. As Christmas approaches, Rose uses her fantastical experiences as a professional wrestler, her imagination, wit and charm to allow Oscar to live life and love to the full, in the company of his friends Pop Corn, Einstein, Bacon and childhood sweetheart Peggy Blue. Written by American Film Market
Coming-of-AgeCancerFriendshipPathosSpiritualContemporary RealismFamily DynamicsMelancholy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Oscar and the Lady in Pink

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Where can I stream Oscar and the Lady in Pink legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oscar and the Lady in Pink worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Oscar and the Lady in Pink?

1 h 45 min

Oscar and the Lady in Pink runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Oscar and the Lady in Pink based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oscar and the Lady in Pink?

Critics33
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Oscar and the Lady in Pink higher (71) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Oscar and the Lady in Pink in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Belgium, Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch Oscar and the Lady in Pink?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oscar and the Lady in Pink in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.