# Oliver's Story (1978)

> A bereaved Manhattan lawyer struggles to honor his lost marriage while cautiously reopening his life to love, therapy, and reconciliation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/99524

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Korty
- Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Edward Binns, Benson Fong, Charles Haid, Kenneth McMillan, Ray Milland
- TMDB rating: 4.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078024/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, earnest, quiet evening, romance marathon

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