Oscar (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1967, Oscar is a comedy film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema.
Who’s in it. Oscar stars Louis de Funès as Bertrand Barnier, Claude Rich as Christian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier, Agathe Natanson as Colette Barnier, fille de Bertrand et Germaine and Claude Gensac as Mme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Oscar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1967)?
- In US, Oscar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oscar worth watching?
- Oscar holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Oscar?
- Oscar stars Louis de Funès, Claude Rich, Agathe Natanson, Claude Gensac and Sylvia Saurel.
- When was Oscar released?
- Oscar was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.