The Oak (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1992, The Oak is a comedy and drama film directed by Lucian Pintilie, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A description of Romania before Ceausescu's downfall, through the story of Nela. Daughter of a former colonel of the Securitate, the romanian political police. She refused to become as her sister, an agent of this Securitate, and lives with her father. After he died, she leaves Bucarest, and ends up in a little town, where she meets Mitica, a surgeon, another herself, laughing of everything.
Who’s in it. The Oak stars Maia Morgenstern as Nela, Răzvan Vasilescu as Mitica, Victor Rebengiuc as Village mayor and Dorel Vișan as Country Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Oak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oak page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oak tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oak (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oak worth watching?
- The Oak holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oak?
- The Oak stars Maia Morgenstern, Răzvan Vasilescu, Victor Rebengiuc, Dorel Vișan and Mariana Mihuț.
- When was The Oak released?
- The Oak was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.