Oscar and the Lady in Pink

Oscar and the Lady in Pink

Directed by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt

Produced by Pan-Européenne, StudioCanal

2009105 min6.5 / 10

A tender, life-affirming story about a dying child and the eccentric woman who helps him find joy and meaning in his final weeks.

Listening in to a conversation between his doctor and parents, 10-year-old Oscar learns what nobody has the courage to tell him. He only has a few weeks to live. Furious, he refuses to speak to anyone except straight-talking Rose, the lady in pink he meets on the hospital stairs. As Christmas approaches, Rose uses her fantastical experiences as a professional wrestler, her imagination, wit and charm to allow Oscar to live life and love to the full, in the company of his friends Pop Corn, Einstein, Bacon and childhood sweetheart Peggy Blue. Written by American Film Market

Questions people ask

  • Is Oscar and the Lady in Pink sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is Oscar and the Lady in Pink violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Oscar and the Lady in Pink scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Oscar and the Lady in Pink end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Oscar and the Lady in Pink easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

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Rarity82

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Love45

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