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Oscar and Lucinda (1997): reparto, argumento y streaming

1997 · Película · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1997, Oscar and Lucinda is a drama and romance film directed by Gillian Armstrong, running about 132 minutes. “They dared to play the game of love, faith, and chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda Leplastrier is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London for materials for her newly acquired glass factory back home. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary, Oscar meets Lucinda aboard ship, and a mutual obsession blossoms. They make a wager that will alter each of their destinies.

Who’s in it. Oscar and Lucinda stars Ralph Fiennes as Oscar Hopkins, Cate Blanchett as Lucinda Leplastrier, Ciarán Hinds as Reverend Dennis Hasset and Tom Wilkinson as Hugh Stratton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Oscar and Lucinda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oscar and Lucinda page.

If you liked it. Fans of Oscar and Lucinda tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Oscar and Lucinda (1997)?
In Estados Unidos, Oscar and Lucinda is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Oscar and Lucinda worth watching?
Oscar and Lucinda holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda stars Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Wilkinson and Richard Roxburgh.
When was Oscar and Lucinda released?
Oscar and Lucinda was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.