The Wild Oat

1953·Movie
1h 43min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A small village is torn apart by a quarrel between the baker and the italian grocery tenant, mother of a pregnant young girl. She accuses the baker's son, doing his military service in Algeria, to be the father of the would be child. Offended, the baker refuses to deliver bread to the villagers standing on the mother's side.
French Village LifePost-War EraFamily DramaSocial ConflictSmall Town IntrigueHistorical SettingCharacter-DrivenNostalgic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Wild Oat worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Wild Oat?

1 h 43 min

The Wild Oat runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Wild Oat in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Italy.

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