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White Oleander

Play trailer Poster for White Oleander PG-13,  2002,  1h 50m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 69% 134 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 50,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
69% Tomatometer 134 Reviews 81% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
"White Oleander" chronicles the life of Astrid (Alison Lohman), a young teenager who journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) goes to prison for committing a crime of passion. Set adrift in the world, Astrid struggles to become her own person while coming to terms with the challenges of living life on her own.
White Oleander

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Critics Consensus

Strong performances by the lead actresses make White Oleander a compelling female melodrama.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 29, 2010
4/5
Upsetting and dark, for older than PG-13. Go to Full Review
Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 19, 2002
B+
A smart, compelling drama. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper Oct 14, 2002
The film is worth seeing for its honest heart and for the magnificent acting. Go to Full Review
Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 6, 2019
Director Peter Kosminsky ... is unfortunately not up to the task at hand, giving us a product one would expect to see on Lifetime, not one that requires payment for an admission ticket. Go to Full Review
Joel Siegel Good Morning America Jan 4, 2018
C+
White Oleander is one of the those movies you watch and think, "Yeah, I bet the book was great." Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009
Delivers in the range of cast and involving story. Go to Full Review
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Luke R Aug 27, 2018 Very watchable with various famous names giving different performances in the movie. A Hallmark type movie with star names. Alison Lohman plays the sweet angelic girl who changes over time with the various women. Her cat eyed starring oddball mom played by Michelle Pfeiffer (She was great). Robin Wright who played a bunny boiler christian women, Renee Zellweger who plays a troubled failed actress with serious issues. Didn't understand the last women she stayed with ,the Russian, I am not sure what was going on there. Still good around and wow 16 years old the movie. Time flies. See more
Hagrid W Aug 19, 2018 Well acted and really good dialogue, it can be a bit slow at times but all over it's definitely worth a watch.
Rey P Aug 8, 2018 Absolutely marvelous story that's well performed by the many strong and leading actresses in this picture.
Poe M Oct 5, 2017 A very stunning and compelling story about a girl whose mother is accused of murder and how it affects both of their lives.
Hagrid W Apr 4, 2017 Tough film with tough bitches, some psychopathic. Pretty good acting although sometimes the girls seemed to go one notch too far. Maybe it was the story. The girl was drawing much too well to be credible. The murder did not make sense. The first bitch was too mean to be Christian and adopting. Renée character was too happy and easy to suicide. Still, it was refreshing to depict women like this. Beware the bitches! See more
Harry W Feb 1, 2017 Touching, powerful drama about a girl struggling to find her own power in the world, in spite of being thrust into the lives of a plethora of dysfunctional women including her own charismatic, enigmatic, imprisoned birth mother played brilliantly by Michelle Pfeiffer. See more
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Synopsis "White Oleander" chronicles the life of Astrid (Alison Lohman), a young teenager who journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) goes to prison for committing a crime of passion. Set adrift in the world, Astrid struggles to become her own person while coming to terms with the challenges of living life on her own.
Director
Peter Kosminsky
Producer
John Wells, Hunt Lowry
Screenwriter
Mary Agnes Donoghue, Janet Fitch
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions, Oleandor Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Drug Content|Mature Thematic Elements|Sexuality|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 11, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.3M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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