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Orlando

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1992 | 94 min | Drama, Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

England, 1600. Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando, a young nobleman obsessed with poetry, that she will grant him land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Make-Up. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 more BAFTA and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $5 million worldwide on a $4 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sally Potter

  • Tilda SwintonOrlando
  • Billy ZaneShelmerdine
  • Lothaire BluteauThe Khan
  • John WoodArchduke Harry
  • Charlotte ValandreySasha
  • Heathcote WilliamsNick Greene / Publisher
  • Quentin CrispQueen Elizabeth I
  • Peter EyreMr. Pope
  • Thom HoffmanKing William of Orange
  • Kathryn HunterCountess