Oxygen (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Oxygen is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Richard Shepard, running about 92 minutes. “A killer. A cop. Someone's... buried alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When housewife Frances Hannon is abducted and buried alive, detective Madeline Foster is brought in. With only 24 hours before Frances' oxygen runs out, Madeline pursues the trail laid by a killer calling himself Harry Houdini. After capturing him, Madeline brings Harry back to the police station, but is unable to get him to confess where Frances is buried. As time runs down, Harry gets inside the head of unstable, alcoholic Madeline.
Who’s in it. Oxygen stars Maura Tierney as Det. Madeline Foster, Adrien Brody as Harry, James Naughton as Clark Hannon and Laila Robins as Frances Hannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Oxygen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oxygen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oxygen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oxygen (1999)?
- In US, Oxygen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oxygen worth watching?
- Oxygen holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oxygen?
- Oxygen stars Maura Tierney, Adrien Brody, James Naughton, Laila Robins and Terry Kinney.
- When was Oxygen released?
- Oxygen was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.