White Oleander (2002): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
White Oleander is a 2002 drama directed by Peter Kosminsky. It is partly based on White Oleander by Janet Fitch. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $21.7 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2003. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Peter Kosminsky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $16M
- Based on
- White Oleander by Janet Fitch
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White Oleander About?
The premise of White Oleander without spoilers, adapted from White Oleander by Janet Fitch. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman's life is upended when her mother is convicted of a crime and incarcerated, forcing Astrid into the foster care system. She experiences a series of placements, each presenting new challenges and relationships as she searches for belonging and self-discovery. Throughout her difficult journey, Astrid must grapple with the consequences of her mother's actions and ultimately find her own path to independence and a sense of identity.
White Oleander Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- borderline personality disorder
- manipulation
- self mutilation
- bad mother
- heroin
- domineering mother
- loneliness
- anger
- narcissistic personality disorder
- suicidal
- love
- prison
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- murder
- reference to a zodiac sign
- astrology believer
- reference to scorpio the astrological sign
- foster home
- oleander
- california
- letter
- flower
- poison
- cartoon on tv
- two word title
- adult actress playing teenage girl
- religious fanatic
- art class
- dimethyl sulfoxide
- criminal lawyer
- punk
- prostitute
- testimony
- bus
- goth makeup
- reunion
- baptism by immersion in water
- poor white trash
- trailer trash
- egg
- hatred
- jewelry
- juice
- pepsi cola
- nova scotia canada
- rabbit
- towel
- dmso
- fda
- mexico
- women's studies
The Director of White Oleander
Directed by Peter Kosminsky.
- Director Peter Kosminsky
More from Peter Kosminsky
More films directed by Peter Kosminsky: The Government Inspector, The Project, Warriors and No Child of Mine.
White Oleander Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave White Oleander 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.3
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White Oleander Plot Summary
What happens in White Oleander 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
Fifteen-year-old Astrid Magnussen finds herself navigating life in Los Angeles alongside her free-spirited artist mother, Ingrid. With no memories of her father, Astrid heavily leans on her self-absorbed mother for support. When Ingrid’s relationship with the writer Barry crumbles due to infidelity, she takes a dark turn by ending Barry’s life using white oleander poison and is subsequently imprisoned. This tragic turn of events leaves Astrid under the guardianship of social services.
Full summary
The whole story of White Oleander, scene by scene
White Oleander Box Office & Budget
White Oleander grossed $21.7 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $16.4 million came from the US and Canada and $5.3 million (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$21.7M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $16.4M
- International
- $5.3M
- Budget
- $16M
White Oleander Awards & Nominations
White Oleander earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2003.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Michelle Pfeiffer
White Oleander Trailers & Videos
The trailer of White Oleander.
How Well Do You Know White Oleander?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is Astrid Magnussen's mother?
Cars in White Oleander
12 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford Club Wagon and the 1982 Ford F-Series.
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1997 Ford Club Wagon Important role -
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1973 International Harvester Loadstar Important role -
1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Important role
White Oleander Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Oleandro bianco” and “La flor del mal”.
- Also known as
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- Oleandro bianco
- La flor del mal
- Weisser Oleander
- I agapi einai genous thilykou
- I agapi einai genous thilikou
- Vit Oleander
- Weißer Oleander
- White Oleander - Oleandro bianco
- Beyaz Zakkum
- Laurier blanc
- Белый Олеандр
- A Flor do Mal
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- Белият Олеандър
- Biały oleander
- הרדוף לבן
- Bílý oleandr
- 화이트 올랜더
- Fehér leander
- Deixe-me Viver
- Baltasis Oleandras
- 白色夹竹桃, თეთრი ოლეანდრი
- Η αγάπη είναι γένους θηλυκού
- Hvid Nerie
- Dragoste otrăvitoare
- Biely oleander
- Valkoinen oleanteri
- Білий олеандр
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White Oleander FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of White Oleander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White Oleander?
White Oleander runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was White Oleander released?
White Oleander was released on October 11, 2002.
Who directed White Oleander?
White Oleander was directed by Peter Kosminsky.
More films by Peter Kosminsky How much did White Oleander make at the box office?
White Oleander grossed $21.7 million worldwide ($16.4 million domestic, $5.3 million international) on a budget of $16 million.
How is White Oleander rated?
White Oleander has 7.1/10 on IMDb and 61 on Metacritic.
Is White Oleander based on a book?
Yes. White Oleander is partly adapted from White Oleander by Janet Fitch.
Was White Oleander nominated for any awards?
White Oleander received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does White Oleander have a post-credit scene?
No. White Oleander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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