Oscar’s (2026)
Story overview
Oscar's (2026) is a romantic drama directed by Joshua Matthieu, starring Lizzie Salata and JM Ward. The story follows Steven, a lonely mechanic, and Audra, an overworked PR professional, who meet by chance at a neighborhood bar and form an unexpected bond. As their connection deepens, they navigate the collision of love and ambition, exploring themes of timing, vulnerability, and choosing love in a fast-paced world. The film is described as tender and grounded, with a runtime of 50 minutes.
Parent Guide
A gentle romantic drama about two adults navigating connection and ambition. Minimal concerning content but deals with mature emotional themes.
Content breakdown
No violence, action, or peril depicted.
Nothing scary or disturbing; the tone is consistently tender and grounded.
May include very mild casual language (e.g., 'damn'), but no strong profanity expected given the romantic genre and tone.
Likely limited to kissing and romantic embraces, given the description. No explicit content or nudity anticipated.
Social drinking in bar settings; no excessive or glorified substance use.
Emotional themes of loneliness, ambition, and relationship struggles may resonate deeply with viewers. The conflict between love and career could create tense moments, but handled gently.
Parent tips
This film focuses on adult relationships and emotional themes like loneliness, ambition, and vulnerability. It's set in a bar environment, which may include social drinking. The content is mild overall, but the mature themes are best suited for older children and teens who can understand nuanced emotional dynamics. Parents may want to watch with younger teens to discuss relationship choices and work-life balance.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What did you think about Steven and Audra being friends?
- How do you show kindness to someone who feels lonely?
- Why do you think Steven and Audra liked talking to each other?
- What does it mean to 'choose love' like the movie says?
- How do you think Steven's job as a mechanic and Audra's PR job affected their relationship?
- What would you do if you had to choose between something you want and something someone else needs?
- How does the film portray the tension between personal fulfillment and romantic connection?
- What do you think the movie says about vulnerability in modern relationships? Do you agree?
Where to watch
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