Oleanna (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Oleanna is a 1994 drama thriller directed by David Mamet, starring William H. Macy, Debra Eisenstadt and Diego Pineda. It is based on Oleanna by David Mamet. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $124,693 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 1995. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- David Mamet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Company, The
- Based on
- Oleanna by David Mamet
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What Is Oleanna About?
The premise of Oleanna without spoilers, adapted from Oleanna by David Mamet. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A college student, Carol, seeks help from her professor, John, but encounters a dismissive and condescending attitude. Their interactions escalate into a tense power struggle fueled by John's self-centeredness and Carol's increasing frustration. The dynamic becomes toxic, blurring the boundaries between teacher and student and raising difficult questions about respect, responsibility, and the potential for misunderstanding. The situation evolves into a fraught and unsettling confrontation.
Oleanna Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- screenplay adapted by author
- academia
- oleanna
- university student
- writer director
- female college student
- real estate deal
- student teacher relationship
- authority figure
- teacher student relationship
- male female relationship
- awkward hug
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- interrupted by telephone
- act of rebellion against the patriarchy
- surprise party
- person about to get tenure
- taking notes
- academic tenure
- sexually insecure
- empowered woman
- desperation
- hotel room
- student civil rights
- distributing flyers
- tables turned
- battle of the sexes
- banned book
- book author
- accusation of attempted rape
- sexual discrimination
- assault
- cut by broken glass
- chain as weapon
- insecure woman
- workplace drama
- sexual harassment complaint
- academic suspension
- self delusion
- manipulative woman
- misunderstanding
- based on a stage play
- college
- professor
- two hander
- dialogue driven
- one word title
- false accusation of rape
- adaptation directed by original author
- independent film
Oleanna Cast
William H. Macy leads the cast, with Debra Eisenstadt and Diego Pineda. Directed by David Mamet; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Mamet
More from David Mamet
More films directed by David Mamet, best-rated first: The Winslow Boy, House of Games, Things Change and The Spanish Prisoner.
Oleanna Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Oleanna 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 53% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Oleanna Plot Summary
What happens in Oleanna from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carol, a college student, navigates a tense confrontation with her professor, John, over a failing grade and a career-influencing decision that heightens the stakes around power, consent, and accountability. Set against the backdrop of tenure considerations and a looming house purchase for John and his wife, the dynamic between student and professor becomes the arena where wants and boundaries are tested.
Full summary
The whole story of Oleanna, scene by scene
Oleanna Box Office
Oleanna grossed $124,693 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$124.7K
- US & Canada
- $124.7K
Oleanna Awards & Nominations
Oleanna earned 1 award nomination, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 1995.
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Spirit Awards 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Male Lead – William H. Macy
Oleanna Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Oleanna.
How Well Do You Know Oleanna?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the professor in the film?
Oleanna Also Known As
Also known as “奥利安娜”.
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- 奥利安娜
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Oleanna FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Oleanna, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oleanna?
Oleanna runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Oleanna released?
Oleanna was released on November 4, 1994.
Who directed Oleanna?
Oleanna was directed by David Mamet.
More films by David Mamet Who is in the cast of Oleanna?
Oleanna stars William H. Macy, Debra Eisenstadt and Diego Pineda, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Oleanna make at the box office?
Oleanna grossed $124,693 worldwide.
How is Oleanna rated?
Oleanna has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Oleanna based on a book?
Yes. Oleanna is adapted from Oleanna by David Mamet.
Was Oleanna nominated for any awards?
Oleanna received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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