Living in Oblivion (1995)
Kernel Score: 78% · 314 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1995-07-21
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch Living in Oblivion
- Stream: Philo, Fandor
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Shout! Factory TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Low-budget independent filmmaker Nick Reve tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
Living in Oblivion parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Living in Oblivion is an R-rated comedy about the chaos of low-budget filmmaking.
- Language: Some — R rating indicates adult language common to behind-the-scenes filmmaking comedies.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Steve Buscemi as Nick Reve
- Catherine Keener as Nicole Springer
- Dermot Mulroney as Wolf
- Danielle von Zerneck as Wanda
- James Le Gros as Chad Palomino
- Peter Dinklage as Tito
- Rica Martens as Cora
- Kevin Corrigan as Assistant Camera
- Robert Wightman as Gaffer
- Michael Griffiths as Sound Mixer / 'Speedo'
Living in Oblivion FAQ
Is Living in Oblivion good?
Living in Oblivion has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Living in Oblivion?
In the US you can stream Living in Oblivion on Philo and Fandor, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home and Shout! Factory TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Living in Oblivion OK for kids?
Living in Oblivion is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Living in Oblivion is an R-rated comedy about the chaos of low-budget filmmaking.
What movies are like Living in Oblivion?
If you liked Living in Oblivion, try Ricky Gervais: Humanity, Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City and 50/50.