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Oxygen is a French survival thriller directed by Alexandre Aja. The film tells the story of a young woman (Mélanie Laurent, 6 Underground, Inglourious Basterds), who wakes up in a cryogenic pod. She doesn't remember who she is or how she ended up there. As she's running out of oxygen, she must rebuild her memory to find a way out of her nightmare.
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Oxygen gets the white-knuckle maximum out of its claustrophobic setting, with director Alexandre Aja and star Mélanie Laurent making this a must-watch thriller for sci-fi fans.

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Viewers expecting standard sci-fi might be a little put off by some of its more unexpected choices, but Oxygen is tremendously creative and rarely less than engaging.

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Stephen Romei The Australian All I will say is that after watching this movie you will want your passwords etched in stone. Rated: 4/5 Jun 1, 2021 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review Absolutely pulpy, but gripping and well-done... May 24, 2021 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News "Oxygen" takes us on a thrilling voyage and lands at an unexpected destination. Rated: 3/4 May 20, 2021 Full Review Anya Stanley Vague Visages Oxygen’s relevance strikes like lightning in a year when time is measured less by Earth’s tilt and more by first wave, second wave, red phase, yellow phase; not by time passing daily, but by how much danger remains in the room. Jan 8, 2024 Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Starring a superb Mélanie Laurent, Alexandre Aja’s Oxygen is both a claustrophobic survival thriller and an introspective drama about memory, identity, and the ethics of scientific advancement. Rated: 4/5 Aug 15, 2023 Full Review Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews Oxygen is a phenomenal example of one-location filmmaking done right. Brutal moral dilemmas, surprising discoveries about the mysterious protagonist, and a fantastic one-woman show from Mélanie Laurent keep the slow, flashback-heavy narrative engrossing. Rated: A- Jul 24, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Igor S Simple but effective movie. Even if a little predictable, it still kept me interested throughout. Due to it being a claustrophobic and restrained type of movie, it needed someone who could deliver every single line, convincingly and with emotional weight, and Mélanie Laurent did. What an acting powerhouse! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Gargi N Movie (Oxygen) really surprised me. Even though the whole story happens in one small space, it kept me hooked the entire time. Mélanie Laurent did an amazing job — you can actually feel her fear, confusion, and determination. The movie is intense, full of twists, and makes you think deeply about survival and humanity. A must-watch if you like smart thrillers. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Grete K Overall a good watch but a tad slow on the pacing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review andrea c Ottimo survival movie di carattere sci fi che riprende un tema molto diffuso negli ultimi anni e lo fa nel modo corretto; riuscendo a rendere la trama assolutamente originale pure con un concetto molto utilizzato. Melanie Laurent è assolutamente all'altezza e sostiene l'intera durata del film senza nessun problema; anche grazie alla grande varietà di situazioni che si vengono a creare e che aiutano a collegare i pezzi e ad arrivare ad una conclusione tanto originale quanto ben costruita. Il ritmo inizia a crescere molto velocemente ma non si ha mai la sensazione di stanchezza e di rilassatezza, merito dell'ottima variazione di temi e dell'utilizzo di qualche flashback utile anche se stilisticamente montato in maniera un po' "vecchia". Il finale non è la parte più soddisfacente ma riesce comunque a chiudere un cerchio ben elaborato. Peccato l'utilizzo non perfetto delle tempistiche; si sarebbe tranquillamente potuto far combaciare il tempo per l'ossigeno residuo con quello effettivo delle sequenze all'interno della capsula. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review Audience Member This film was so tense from start to finish. A must watch movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/24 Full Review Audience Member Liked this movie a lot. Very well directed and acted, with a unique and original story. The ending felt a little too convenient and could have been a little better, but overall I found this to be an excellent sci-fi movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Oxygen is a French survival thriller directed by Alexandre Aja. The film tells the story of a young woman (Mélanie Laurent, 6 Underground, Inglourious Basterds), who wakes up in a cryogenic pod. She doesn't remember who she is or how she ended up there. As she's running out of oxygen, she must rebuild her memory to find a way out of her nightmare.
Director
Alexandre Aja
Producer
Brahim Chioua, Noémie Devide, Grégory Levasseur, Vincent Maraval, Alexandre Aja
Screenwriter
Christie LeBlanc
Production Co
Echo Lake Productions, Wild Bunch International Sales, Getaway Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2021
Runtime
1h 41m
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