Oma

2017·Movie
9min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A nonconforming granddaughter (with shaved temples and piercing) comes to a retirement house to film a documentary about her boisterous grandmother who survived the Holocaust and Auschwitz. They are divided by more than half a century, they are united by their uncompromising attitude, but they are able to find a common language. This chamber conversational drama about dialogue across two generations states that as long as you argue, as long as you disagree, as long as you can raise your voice - you are alive. The granddaughter is played by the film’s director Daniella Rabbani (who also appeared in minor parts in The Americans and Ocean's 8), and to her, Oma is an adaptation of a personal experience. “When I was a child, my grandparents didn’t tell me about how they survived the Holocaust. My grandfather made attempts to open up, but I would always change the subject. I had no idea about the cleansing effect that such conversations could have”
Holocaust Survivor NarrativeIntergenerational DialogueChamber DramaMeta-Documentary StyleEmotional CatharsisFamily ReconciliationQuiet IntensityPersonal History Exploration

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Oma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Oma legally?

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

Is Oma worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oma rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Oma?

0 h 9 min

Oma runs 0 h 9 min.

Is Oma based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Oma in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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