The Wild Oat (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1953, The Wild Oat is a comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A small village is torn apart by a quarrel between the baker and the italian grocery tenant, mother of a pregnant young girl. She accuses the baker's son, doing his military service in Algeria, to be the father of the would be child. Offended, the baker refuses to deliver bread to the villagers standing on the mother's side.
Who’s in it. The Wild Oat stars Fernandel as Félicien Hébrard, Edmond Ardisson as Le facteur, Jean Gaven as l'abbé Daniel and Pierrette Bruno as Françoise Zanetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Wild Oat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Oat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Oat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Oat (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Oat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild Oat worth watching?
- The Wild Oat holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wild Oat?
- The Wild Oat stars Fernandel, Edmond Ardisson, Jean Gaven, Pierrette Bruno and Georges Chamarat.
- When was The Wild Oat released?
- The Wild Oat was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.