The O.C.
“It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.”
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The O.C.
The O.C. is a 2003 English-language drama series created by Josh Schwartz. The cast is led by Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie. It spans 4 seasons and 92 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
The O.C. was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Wonderland Sound and Vision, and Fake Empire Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on August 5, 2003, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Josh Schwartz
- First aired
- August 5, 2003
- Last aired
- February 22, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (92 episodes)
- Network
- FOX
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Fake Empire Productions
The O.C. cast & crew
The O.C. was created by Josh Schwartz.
The cast features Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Ben McKenzie as Ryan Atwood, Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, and Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Stephanie Savage and Bob DeLaurentis.
Is The O.C. worth watching?
The O.C. holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 939 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 4 seasons and 92 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, The O.C. is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The O.C.
In United States, you can stream The O.C. on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The O.C.
Peter Gallagher
Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan
Kirsten Cohen
Ben McKenzie
Ryan Atwood
Adam Brody
Seth Cohen
Melinda Clarke
Julie Cooper
Rachel Bilson
Summer Roberts
Autumn Reeser
Taylor Townsend
Willa Holland
Kaitlin Cooper
The O.C. — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The O.C. in United States?
The O.C. is streaming on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The O.C. on Hulu?
Yes — The O.C. is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is The O.C. in?
The O.C. is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The O.C. are there?
The O.C. has 4 seasons with 92 episodes in total.
▸What is The O.C. rated?
The O.C. is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 939 ratings.
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