White Oleander (2002)
Kernel Score: 78% · 415 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2002-10-11
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch White Oleander
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
White Oleander parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that White Oleander is a PG-13 drama about a teenager cycling through foster homes after her mother is imprisoned for poisoning a man.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves a poisoning crime and the emotional toll of a mother-daughter estrangement amid the foster care system.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Peter Kosminsky
Cast
- Alison Lohman as Astrid Magnussen
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Ingrid Magnussen
- Renée Zellweger as Claire Richards
- Robin Wright as Starr
- Cole Hauser as Ray
- Melissa McCarthy as Paramedic
- Taryn Manning as Niki
- John Billingsley as Paramedic
- Solomon Burke Jr. as Guard
- Melissa Marsala as Julie
White Oleander FAQ
Is White Oleander good?
White Oleander has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 415 audience ratings.
Where can I watch White Oleander?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is White Oleander OK for kids?
White Oleander is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that White Oleander is a PG-13 drama about a teenager cycling through foster homes after her mother is imprisoned for poisoning a man.
What movies are like White Oleander?
If you liked White Oleander, try Short Term 12, The Glass Castle, The Judge and Boyhood.