Living in Oblivion (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1995, Living in Oblivion is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom DiCillo, running about 90 minutes. “Nick is about to discover the first rule of filmmaking: if at first you don't succeed... PANIC!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick is the director of a low-budget indie film. He tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious, beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
Who’s in it. Living in Oblivion stars Steve Buscemi as Nick Reve, Catherine Keener as Nicole Springer, Dermot Mulroney as Wolf and Danielle von Zerneck as Wanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Living in Oblivion has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living in Oblivion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living in Oblivion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living in Oblivion (1995)?
- In US, Living in Oblivion is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Living in Oblivion worth watching?
- Living in Oblivion holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Living in Oblivion?
- Living in Oblivion stars Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck and James Le Gros.
- When was Living in Oblivion released?
- Living in Oblivion was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.