Oxygen (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, Oxygen is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Alexandre Aja, running about 100 minutes. “No escape. No memory. 90 min to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman wakes in a cryogenic chamber with no recollection of how she got there, and must find a way out before running out of air.
Who’s in it. Oxygen stars Mélanie Laurent as Elizabeth 'Liz' Hansen, Mathieu Amalric as M.I.L.O, Malik Zidi as Léo Ferguson and Laura Boujenah as Alice Hansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Oxygen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix. 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 (2021)?
- In US, Oxygen is available to stream on Netflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oxygen worth watching?
- Oxygen holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oxygen?
- Oxygen stars Mélanie Laurent, Mathieu Amalric, Malik Zidi, Laura Boujenah and Éric Herson-Macarel.
- When was Oxygen released?
- Oxygen was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.