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Living in Oblivion

1995·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic817.9Rotten Tomatoes86%87%

Where to watch

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Living in Oblivion fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Nick is about to discover the first rule of filmmaking: if at first you don't succeed... PANIC!

Low-budget independent filmmaker Nick Reve tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
Indie FilmmakingMeta-ComedySatiricalLow-Budget ProductionEnsemble CastShowbiz ParodyCringe HumorCharacter-DrivenQuirky

Crew

Directed by:
Tom DiCillo, Ian Bearce, John O'Rourke
Written by:
Tom DiCillo
Produced by:
Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck, Marcus Viscidi
Composed by:
Dominick Tavella, Hal Levinsohn, Eliza Paley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Living in Oblivion

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Where can I stream Living in Oblivion legally?

fuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeFandorShout! Factory TV

Living in Oblivion is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Living in Oblivion worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Living in Oblivion rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Living in Oblivion?

1 h 30 min

Living in Oblivion runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Living in Oblivion?

Critics84
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Living in Oblivion much the same way.

Was Living in Oblivion a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$1 million

Yes. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Living in Oblivion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Living in Oblivion?

5AUCANINLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Living in Oblivion in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Living in Oblivion use?

Take This Job and Shove ItIndulgent Fantasy SegueMirror MonologueHitler CamMeaningful NameEyepatch of PowerHypocriteLove DodecahedronStunt CastingCry into ChestCurse Cut ShortAnxiety Dreamsand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Living in Oblivion, including Take This Job and Shove It, Indulgent Fantasy Segue, Mirror Monologue.