Orgazmo
Seen it?1998 | 94 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 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.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
A devout Mormon living in L.A. becomes a pornographic actor after his martial arts moves impress a big-time director.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$602K worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Trey Parker
- Trey ParkerJoe Young / Orgazmo
- Dian BacharBen Chapleski / Choda Boy
- Matt StoneDave the Lighting Guy
- Michael Dean JacobsMaxxx Orbison
- Robyn Lynne RaabLisa
- Masao MakiG Fresh - Sushi Bar Owner
- Ron JeremyClark
- Andrew KemlerRodgers
- David DunnA-Cop
- Joseph ArsenaultJimmy the Fish