Oscar (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1991, Oscar is a comedy film directed by John Landis, running about 109 minutes. “In crime and comedy, timing is everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.
Who’s in it. Oscar stars Sylvester Stallone as Angelo « Snapst » Provolone, Marisa Tomei as Lisa Provolone, Angelo's daughter, Ornella Muti as Sofia Provolone and Chazz Palminteri as Connie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Oscar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Oscar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oscar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oscar (1991)?
- In US, Oscar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Oscar worth watching?
- Oscar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oscar?
- Oscar stars Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, Ornella Muti, Chazz Palminteri and Tim Curry.
- When was Oscar released?
- Oscar was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.