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Orange County

2002·Movie
1h 22min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

It's not just a place. It's a state of mind.

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.
Coming-of-Age ComedySouthern CaliforniaDysfunctional FamilyTeen AngstEarly 2000s Pop CultureSlacker ComedyCollege ApplicationQuirky CharactersLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Orange County legally?

Orange County is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Orange County worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Orange County rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Orange County?

1 h 22 min

Orange County runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Orange County?

Critics48
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Orange County higher (62) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Orange County a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$43 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Orange County in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Orange County?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Orange County in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Orange County use?

Fantasy-Forbidding FatherCreator CameoIronic Echo CutExtremely Short TimespanReal Life Writes the PlotHero of Another StoryArtistic LicenseCollege Is "High School, Part 2""The Reason You Suck" SpeechYou Must Be Cold"Well Done, Son" GuyBrilliant, but Lazyand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Orange County, including Fantasy-Forbidding Father, Creator Cameo, Ironic Echo Cut.