White Oleander (2002)

7.1PG-13105 min

2002 American film

White Oleander is a 2002 American drama film directed by Peter Kosminsky. The film stars Alison Lohman in the central role of Astrid Magnussen and Michelle Pfeiffer as her manipulative mother, Ingrid, with Robin Wright, Noah Wyle, and Renée Zellweger in supporting roles. The screenplay was adapted from Janet Fitch's 1999 novel White Oleander, which was selected for Oprah's Book Club in May 1999.

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What is White Oleander about?
White Oleander (2002) — Astrid Magnussen (Alison Lohman) is a fifteen-year-old girl, living in California. Her mother, Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer), is a beautiful, free-spirited poet and artist who also suffers from a borderline personality disorder (BPD). Their life, though unusual, is satisfying until
Is White Oleander based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is White Oleander scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.