Living in Oblivion(1995)
Nick is about to discover the first rule of filmmaking: if at first you don't succeed... PANIC!
Living in Oblivion Synopsis
Low-budget independent filmmaker Nick Reve tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
Living in Oblivion (1995) is a comedy film directed by Tom DiCillo, released on July 21, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney and Danielle von Zerneck. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 341 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom DiCillo
- Writers:
- Tom DiCillo
- Producers:
- Marcus Viscidi, Michael Griffiths
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Prinzi
- Composer:
- Jim Farmer
- Production:
- JDI productions, Lemon Sky Productions
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,148,752
- Status:
- Released
Living in Oblivion (1995) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Living in Oblivion before you stream it.
Living in Oblivion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Buscemi
as Nick Reve
Catherine Keener
as Nicole Springer
Dermot Mulroney
as Wolf
Danielle von Zerneck
as Wanda
James Le Gros
as Chad Palomino
Peter Dinklage
as Tito
Rica Martens
as Cora
Kevin Corrigan
as Assistant Camera
- Robert Wightman
Robert Wightman
as Gaffer
- Michael Griffiths
Michael Griffiths
as Sound Mixer / 'Speedo'
- Matthew Grace
Matthew Grace
as Boom Op
- Hilary Gilford
Hilary Gilford
as Scripty
Key crew
Directed by Tom DiCillo, written by Tom DiCillo, produced by Marcus Viscidi and Michael Griffiths.
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Living in Oblivion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 341 ratings.
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Living in Oblivion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Living in Oblivion online?
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Living in Oblivion (1995) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Living in Oblivion?
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The main cast of Living in Oblivion (1995) includes Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck and James Le Gros. The film was directed by Tom DiCillo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Living in Oblivion released?
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Living in Oblivion was released on July 21, 1995 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Living in Oblivion worth watching?
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Living in Oblivion (1995) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 341 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Living in Oblivion?
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