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The Oscar

1966Movie1 h 59 min

29

BadGoodWatch score

29

BadGoodWatch score

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Summary

An amoral lowlife accidentally stumbles into an acting career that sets him on a trajectory to Hollywood stardom. But everyone on whom he steps on the way to the top remembers when he is nominated for an Oscar and he runs a dirty campaign in an attempt to win.

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Directed by: Russell Rouse
Written by: Harlan Ellison, Russell Rouse, Richard Sale
Produced by: Clarence Greene
Music by: Percy Faith

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Facts

March 4, 1966 · 1 h 59 min · Strong Language

Released: March 4, 1966
Runtime: 1 h 59 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 3 countries

Tropes

Jerkass, Assumed Win, Totally Radical +8

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Oscar?"

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Where can I stream The Oscar?

Kino Film Collection

In the United States, The Oscar streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Oscar worth watching?

29

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 12%). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (12).

Can I half-watch The Oscar?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.