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Orange County

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2002 | 82 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine or Lady Bird, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another, starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends in the wrong form.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $43 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 129K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jake Kasdan

  • Colin HanksShaun Brumder
  • Jack BlackLance Brumder
  • Schuyler FiskAshley
  • Catherine O'HaraCindy Beugler
  • John LithgowBud Brumder
  • Mike WhiteMr. Burke
  • Lily TomlinCharlotte Cobb
  • Chevy ChasePrincipal Harbert
  • George MurdockBob Beugler
  • Carly PopeTanya