White Oleander

White Oleander tells the story of Astrid Magnussen, a 15-year-old girl who is forced to navigate the foster care system after her mother, Ingrid, is sentenced to life in prison for murdering her lover with a poisonous plant. As Astrid moves from home to home, she struggles to find stability and forming lasting connections with her foster families. Despite the challenges she faces, Astrid remains fiercely attached to her mother, who continues to exert a powerful influence over her life even from behind bars. As she grows older and gains independence, Astrid must confront the truth about her mother's actions and find a way to forge her own path in life. Based on the novel of the same name by Janet Fitch, White Oleander features an all-star cast including Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer Renée Zellweger Billy Connolly Patrick Fugit Cole Hauser Noah Wyle Amy Aquino Liz Stauber.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as White Oleander include The Secret Path, Fight Club, Good Will Hunting, Thirteen, American History X, American Beauty.

White Oleander was released in theaters on October 11, 2002.