White Oleander
2002•1h 49m•
★7.0(421 ratings)
Drama
Overview
A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
Director
Peter KosminskyWriters
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A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
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With a budget of $16.0M, the film grossed $21.7M — a profit of $5.7M (35% ROI).
The runtime is 109 minutes (1h 49m).
It was a co-production between: Germany, United States of America.
The film was directed by Peter Kosminsky.
The screenplay was written by Mary Agnes Donoghue.
The score was composed by Thomas Newman.
Cinematography was handled by Elliot Davis.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0283139.
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Good
421 votes
White Oleander
Released
PG-13
English
Germany, United States of America
$16,000,000
$21,657,770
