O(2001)
Trust. Seduction. Betrayal.
O Synopsis
Even though he's the only black student at the elite Palmetto Grove Academy, star basketball player Odin James has the adoration of all, including the team's coach and the Dean's beautiful daughter Desi. Odin's troubled friend Hugo, the coach's son, deeply resentful of his father's preference of Odin on and off the court, plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seed of mistrust between O and Desi, setting in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity.
O (2001) is a drama, romance and thriller film directed by Tim Blake Nelson, released on August 31, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Mekhi Phifer, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett and Andrew Keegan. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 311 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Writers:
- Brad Kaaya, William Shakespeare
- Producers:
- Eric Gitter, Anthony Rhulen, Daniel Fried
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Lee Fine
- Composer:
- Jeff Danna
- Production:
- Dimension Films, FilmEngine, Chickie The Cop Production, Daniel Fried Productions, Rhulen Entertainment, Miramax, Lionsgate
- Revenue:
- $16,017,403
- Status:
- Released
O (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for O before you stream it.
O Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mekhi Phifer
as Odin James
Martin Sheen
as Coach Duke Goulding
Josh Hartnett
as Hugo Goulding
Andrew Keegan
as Michael Cassio
Julia Stiles
as Desi Brable
Rain Phoenix
as Emily
Chris Freihofer
as Assistant Coach
Elden Henson
as Roger Calhoun
John Heard
as Dean Brable
Anthony Johnson
as Dell
- Chris Dong
Chris Dong
as Dutchman Player
Rachel Shumate
as Brandy
Key crew
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson, written by Brad Kaaya and William Shakespeare, produced by Eric Gitter, Anthony Rhulen and Daniel Fried.
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O Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 311 ratings.
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O – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch O online?
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O (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in O?
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The main cast of O (2001) includes Mekhi Phifer, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett, Andrew Keegan and Julia Stiles. The film was directed by Tim Blake Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was O released?
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O was released on August 31, 2001 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is O worth watching?
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O (2001) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 311 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for O?
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Yes. The official O trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.