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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
6.0 / 10• 2026• 1h 31m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
From a lonely childhood to literary fame, her life was shaped by devotion to nature, paying attention, and the long journey toward learning to love and to be loved. If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it.
Cast & Crew
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Mary Oliver
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Lead
Helena Bonham Carter
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Steve Buscemi
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Stephen Colbert
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Lucy Dacus
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Oprah Winfrey
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Jesse Welles
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John Waters
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sasha Waters's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
