
White Oleander
Directed by Peter Kosminsky
Produced by John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
A melancholic coming-of-age drama about a girl navigating loss, displacement, and fractured family bonds across multiple foster homes while her mother serves time for a crime of passion.
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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Is White Oleander sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is White Oleander scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is White Oleander violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does White Oleander end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is White Oleander easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like White Oleander
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as White Oleander
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like White Oleander, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like White Oleander, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like White Oleander, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































