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The Oscar

5.019661h 59mMovieDrama

An amoral lowlife accidentally stumbles into an acting career that sets him on a trajectory to Hollywood stardom. But everyone on whom he steps on the way to the top remembers when he is nominated for an Oscar and he runs a dirty campaign in an attempt to win.

DirectorRussell Rouse
WritersHarlan Ellison·Russell Rouse
ProducerClarence Greene

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Russell Rouse

Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd
Frank Fane
Elke Sommer
Elke Sommer
Kay Bergdahl
Milton Berle
Milton Berle
Kappy Kapstetter
Eleanor Parker
Eleanor Parker
Sophie Cantaro
Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
Kenneth Regan
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett
Hymie Kelly
Jill St. John
Jill St. John
Laurel Scott
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Barney Yale
Edie Adams
Edie Adams
Trina Yale
Broderick Crawford
Broderick Crawford
Sheriff
Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan
Quentin
Ed Begley
Ed Begley
Grosbard

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The Oscar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Oscar?

The Oscar is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Oscar on Netflix?

No, The Oscar is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Oscar on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Oscar isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Oscar for free?

The Oscar is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.