Oscar and Lucinda (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Oscar and Lucinda is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Gillian Armstrong, starring Cate Blanchett and Ralph Fiennes. It is based on Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Buy it on Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Gillian Armstrong
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Based on
- Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oscar and Lucinda About?
The premise of Oscar and Lucinda without spoilers, adapted from Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A reclusive Anglican minister, Oscar Hopkins, and an enigmatic heiress, Lucinda Leplastrier, forge a passionate and forbidden relationship in the Australian outback. Bound by a shared love of risk and gambling, their connection deepens as they confront questions of faith and destiny. Their intertwined lives lead to a fateful wager with profound and lasting consequences for both.
Oscar and Lucinda Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- glass
- church
- wager
- inheritance
- gambling
- rape
- religious confession
- glass house
- religion
- glassworks
- father son relationship
- period drama
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- female director
- female filmmaker
- 1800s
- ship
- f rated
- title directed by female
- australian aboriginal
- runaway
- sydney australia
- drowning
- murder
- prayer
- christmas
- college
- fan tan game
- seduction
- obsession
- expedition
- dogfight
- minister
- fear of water
- moving a building
- horse racing
- based on novel
- character names as title
- forenames as title
Where to Watch Oscar and Lucinda
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Oscar and Lucinda Cast
Cate Blanchett leads the cast, with Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Gillian Armstrong.
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Director Gillian Armstrong
Oscar and Lucinda Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Oscar and Lucinda 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Oscar and Lucinda Plot Summary
What happens in Oscar and Lucinda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint Australian town, Lucinda Leplastrier experiences a life-altering moment when she comes into possession of a mesmerizing Prince Rupert’s Drop. This fragile yet beautiful piece of glass ignites a fierce, lifelong passion for the art of glassmaking within her. Following the tragic loss of her parents, Lucinda suddenly finds herself a wealthy heiress, as her guardians swiftly sell off the expansive farmland that was once the pride of her family. With her new wealth, she embarks on an ambitious journey, acquiring a glass factory, only to become ensnared in the thrilling yet risky world of high-stakes gambling, introduced to her by her accountant.
Full summary
The whole story of Oscar and Lucinda, scene by scene
Oscar and Lucinda Box Office
Oscar and Lucinda grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.9M
Oscar and Lucinda Awards & Nominations
Oscar and Lucinda was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Oscar and Lucinda Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Oscar and Lucinda.
How Well Do You Know Oscar and Lucinda?
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 object ignites Lucinda's passion for glass?
Oscar and Lucinda Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Oscar y Lucinda” and “Játék és szenvedély”.
- Also known as
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- Oscar y Lucinda
- Játék és szenvedély
- Oscar und Lucinda
- אוסקר ולוסינדה
- Οσκαρ και Λουσίντα
- Оскар и Лусинда
- Óscar y Lucinda
- 奥斯卡与露辛达
- Оскар и Люсинда
- オスカーとルシンダ, ოსკარი და ლუსინდა
- Oscar e Lucinda
- 오스카와 루신다
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- Оскар і Люсінда
- Oscar ve Lucinda
- ออสก้าร์ กับ ลูซินดา พนันรักหัวใจเป็นต่อ
- Oskar i Lucinda
- Oscar och Lucinda
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Oscar and Lucinda FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Oscar and Lucinda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Oscar and Lucinda released?
Oscar and Lucinda was released on December 31, 1997.
Who directed Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
More films by Gillian Armstrong Who is in the cast of Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda stars Cate Blanchett and Ralph Fiennes.
Where can I watch Oscar and Lucinda?
In the US, Oscar and Lucinda is available to buy on Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Oscar and Lucinda make at the box office?
Oscar and Lucinda grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
How is Oscar and Lucinda rated?
Oscar and Lucinda has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is Oscar and Lucinda based on a book?
Yes. Oscar and Lucinda is adapted from Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey.
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