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White Oleander

2002, English. Directed by Peter Kosminsky.

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.

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Runtime
1h 49m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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7.0/10 from 442 TMDB viewer ratings.

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White Oleander is streaming on Howdy in India.

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Released
11 October 2002
Country
Germany, United States of America
Written by
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Budget
$16M
Box office
$22M
prisonloss of loved onepoisonfoster parentswomen's prisonfamily relationshipsmother daughter estrangementfoster carebad motheradopted daughterchildren's servicesmother daughter relationship

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What White Oleander is based on

White Oleander is based on White Oleander (1999) by Janet Fitch, published by Little, Brown and Company.

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Is White Oleander worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 442 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is White Oleander?

White Oleander runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).

Does White Oleander have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for White Oleander. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

White Oleander parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

White Oleander is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is White Oleander on?

White Oleander is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)

What movies are like White Oleander?

If you liked White Oleander, try Short Term 12, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, Losing Isaiah.

Who directed White Oleander?

White Oleander (2002) was directed by Peter Kosminsky and stars Alison Lohman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellweger.

What is White Oleander based on?

White Oleander is based on White Oleander (1999) by Janet Fitch, published by Little, Brown and Company.

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