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Oliver's Story

Oliver's Story

15th December 1978
1h 31m
John Korty
USA
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Rotten Tomatoes
29%
 IMDb
4.6

Oliver's Story is a Romantic Drama film released on 15th December 1978; John Korty directed the film which stars Swoosie Kurtz, Ray Milland, and Josef Sommer.

Plot

Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hours don't ease his pain, especially when he finds that his leftist views conflict with those of the senior partners at the firm. Eventually, Oliver's inconsolable grief begins to alienate those around him, until he finds new love with Marcie Bonwit, the wealthy and beautiful heiress to the Bonwit Teller fortune. Despite his affection for her, Oliver finds it difficult to leave the memory of Jenny behind, which causes major problems in their relationship.

Genres & Themes

Drama Romance

Cast (19)

Swoosie Kurtz's profile
Swoosie Kurtz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Ray Milland's profile
Ray Milland
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
Josef Sommer's profile
Josef Sommer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Candice Bergen's profile
Candice Bergen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Ryan O'Neal's profile
Ryan O'Neal
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Kenneth McMillan's profile
Kenneth McMillan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Deborah Rush's profile
Deborah Rush
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Charles Haid's profile
Charles Haid
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Sully Boyar's profile
Sully Boyar
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Beatrice Winde's profile
Beatrice Winde
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Gloria Irizarry's profile
Edward Binns's profile
Edward Binns
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Benson Fong's profile
Benson Fong
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Meg Mundy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Louis Turenne's profile
Louis Turenne
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Ann Risley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Nicola Pagett's profile
Nicola Pagett
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32

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Oliver's Story FAQ

When was Oliver's Story released?

Oliver's Story was released 46 years ago, on Friday December 15th, 1978.

Is Oliver's Story on Netflix?

No, Oliver's Story is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Oliver's Story on Amazon Prime?

No, Oliver's Story is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Oliver's Story on Disney Plus?

No, Oliver's Story is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Oliver's Story Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

11% 20-29
26% 30-39
16% 40-49
11% 50-59
16% 60-69
5% 70-79
16% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

53% Female
47% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown