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Everyone says he should date girls his own age. Oscar respectfully disagrees.
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Comedy, Drama, Romance - 2002
Tadpole
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Beautiful, sophisticated women are all over Oscar Grubman. He is sensitive and compassionate, speaks French fluently, is passionate about Voltaire, and thinks the feature that tells the most about a woman is her hands. On the train home from Chauncey Academy for the Thanksgiving weekend, Oscar confides in his best friend that he has plans for this vacation--he will win the heart of his true love. But there is one major problem--Oscar's true love is his stepmother Eve.
Director:
,
Gary Winick
Cast:
,
Peter Appel
,
Sigourney Weaver
,
Bebe Neuwirth
,
Aaron Stanford
,
Ron Rifkin
,
John Ritter
,
Kate Mara
,
Adam LeFevre
,
Alicia Van Couvering
,
Robert Iler

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Details

Runtime:
79 min
Release date:
19 Jul 2002
Country:
US
Languages:
English, French
Budget:
$150,000
Revenue:
$2,891,288
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
A small, charming indie.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Aug 2002
fresh:
In every respect, director Gary Winick has served up a delectable, entertaining film.
– Duane Byrge,
Hollywood Reporter,
21 Aug 2002
fresh:
The top-notch cast brings the story to life with aplomb.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
27 Jul 2002
fresh:
One of the smartest, most affecting movies of the year.
– Desson Thomson,
Washington Post,
26 Jul 2002
fresh:
A funny, fearless, poignant, spectacular performance.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
26 Jul 2002
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