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Orange County

2002Movie1 h 22 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic486.3Rotten Tomatoes47%61%

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Comedy
  • Southern California
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Teen Angst
  • Early 2000s Pop Culture
  • Slacker Comedy
  • College Application
  • Quirky Characters
  • Lighthearted

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Jake Kasdan
Written by
Mike White
Produced by
Scott Rudin, David Gale, Van Toffler
Music by
Michael Andrews

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 11, 2002 · 1 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
January 11, 2002
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Fantasy-Forbidding Father, Creator Cameo, Ironic Echo Cut +9

  • Fantasy-Forbidding Father
  • Creator Cameo
  • Ironic Echo Cut
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Hero of Another Story
  • Artistic License
  • College Is "High School, Part 2"
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • You Must Be Cold
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Brilliant, but Lazy

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Orange County?"

Questions about Orange County

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orange County?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHoopla

In the United States, Orange County streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Orange County worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Orange County okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Orange County make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Orange County?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Fantasy-Forbidding Father, Creator Cameo, and Ironic Echo Cut.