White Oleander (2002)
A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
Director: Peter Kosminsky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: October 11, 2002
Cast
- Alison Lohman - Astrid Magnussen
- Michelle Pfeiffer - Ingrid Magnussen
- Renée Zellweger - Claire Richards
- Robin Wright - Starr
- Cole Hauser - Ray
- Melissa McCarthy - Paramedic
- Taryn Manning - Niki
- John Billingsley - Paramedic
- Solomon Burke Jr. - Guard
- Melissa Marsala - Julie
Screenplay
- Janet Fitch (Novel)
- Mary Agnes Donoghue (Screenplay)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Elliot Davis
Editing: Chris Ridsdale
Production: John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Pandora Cinema
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $22M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
prison, loss of loved one, poison, foster parents, women's prison, family relationships, mother daughter estrangement, foster care, bad mother, adopted daughter, children's services, mother daughter relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Oleander about?
- A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
- Who directed White Oleander?
- White Oleander was directed by Peter Kosminsky.
- Who stars in White Oleander?
- White Oleander stars Alison Lohman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellweger, Robin Wright, Cole Hauser, Melissa McCarthy.
- How long is White Oleander?
- White Oleander has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is White Oleander?
- White Oleander is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of White Oleander?
- White Oleander had a budget of $16M.
- How much did White Oleander gross?
- White Oleander grossed $22M worldwide.
- Where was White Oleander produced?
- White Oleander was produced in Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of White Oleander?
- The themes of White Oleander include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.