Searching for Oscar (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2019, Searching for Oscar is a documentary film directed by Octavio Guerra, running about 73 minutes. “The film about the critic who does not watch the films” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Óscar Peyrou is a veteran Spanish film critic who writes his reviews according to a very peculiar method: in his opinion, it is not really necessary to watch the films since it is possible to judge them simply by looking at their promotional poster.
Who’s in it. Searching for Oscar stars Óscar Peyrou as Himself - Film Critic, Alfonso Quiñones as Himself - Journalist, Carlos Francisco Elías as Himself - Film Critic and Jesús García Cívico as Himself - Revista Canibaal Staff Member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Searching for Oscar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searching for Oscar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching for Oscar tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching for Oscar (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Searching for Oscar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Searching for Oscar worth watching?
- Searching for Oscar holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Searching for Oscar?
- Searching for Oscar stars Óscar Peyrou, Alfonso Quiñones, Carlos Francisco Elías, Jesús García Cívico and Ximo Rochera.
- When was Searching for Oscar released?
- Searching for Oscar was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.