The Oranges
Seen it?2011 | 90 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Holdovers or The Invite, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A man's affair with his friend's much-younger daughter throws two neighboring families into turmoil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julian Farino
- Leighton MeesterNina Ostroff
- Hugh LaurieDavid Walling
- Alia ShawkatVanessa Walling
- Allison JanneyCarol Ostroff
- Catherine KeenerPaige Walling
- Adam BrodyToby Walling
- Oliver PlattTerry Ostroff
- Ian HelferChristmas Caroler
- Marceline HugotChristmas Caroler
- Curtis McClarinChristmas Caroler