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Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hours don't ease his pain, especially when he finds that his leftist views conflict with those of the senior partners at the firm. Eventually, Oliver's inconsolable grief begins to alienate those around him, until he finds new love with Marcie Bonwit, the wealthy and beautiful heiress to the Bonwit Teller fortune. Despite his affection for her, Oliver finds it difficult to leave the memory of Jenny behind, which causes major problems in their relationship.
Forget the typical sweeping romance tropes for a cold, clinical look at how profound grief can actually paralyze a person's career and politics. This character study prioritizes the hollow silence of loss over cinematic sentimentality.
Director
John Korty
Cast
Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Edward Binns, Benson Fong, Charles Haid, Kenneth McMillan, Ray Milland, Josef Sommer, Swoosie Kurtz
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Oliver's Story
You can watch Oliver's Story (1978) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
4.6/10
RT Critics
22%
Director
John Korty
Cast
Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Edward Binns, Benson Fong, Charles Haid, Kenneth McMillan, Ray Milland, Josef Sommer, Swoosie Kurtz
5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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Watch Oliver's Story for free on Hoopla. Rent Oliver's Story on Apple TV+. Rent Oliver's Story on Fandango At Home. Buy Oliver's Story on Apple TV+. Buy Oliver's Story on Fandango At Home. Oliver's Story is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified June 22, 2026.