The O.C. (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2003, The O.C. is a drama series.
What it’s about. Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
Who’s in it. The O.C. stars Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Ben McKenzie as Ryan Atwood and Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The O.C. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The O.C. page.
If you liked it. Fans of The O.C. tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The O.C. (2003)?
- In US, The O.C. is available to stream on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The O.C. worth watching?
- The O.C. holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The O.C.?
- The O.C. stars Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody and Melinda Clarke.
- When was The O.C. released?
- The O.C. was released in 2003.