O (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, O is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Tim Blake Nelson, running about 95 minutes. “Trust. Seduction. Betrayal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Even though he's the only black student at the elite Palmetto Grove Academy, star basketball player and future NBA hopeful Odin James has the adoration of all, including the team's coach and the Dean's beautiful daughter Desi. Odin's troubled friend Hugo, the coach's son, is deeply resentful of his father's preference of Odin on and off the court. When Hugo plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seed of mistrust between O and Desi, it sets in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity.
Who’s in it. O stars Mekhi Phifer as Odin James, Martin Sheen as Coach Duke Goulding, Josh Hartnett as Hugo Goulding and Andrew Keegan as Michael Cassio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, O has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch O page.
If you liked it. Fans of O tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O (2001)?
- In US, O is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is O worth watching?
- O holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in O?
- O stars Mekhi Phifer, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett, Andrew Keegan and Julia Stiles.
- When was O released?
- O was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.