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Orlando

  • 1992
  • K-8
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
19K
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Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
Theatrical Trailer from Sony Pictures Classics
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After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.

  • Director
    • Sally Potter
  • Writers
    • Virginia Woolf
    • Walter Donohue
    • Sally Potter
  • Stars
    • Tilda Swinton
    • Billy Zane
    • Quentin Crisp
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sally Potter
    • Writers
      • Virginia Woolf
      • Walter Donohue
      • Sally Potter
    • Stars
      • Tilda Swinton
      • Billy Zane
      • Quentin Crisp
    • 100User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos2

    Orlando
    Trailer 1:27
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    A Salute to Women Directors
    Clip 5:09
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    Photos116

    Tilda Swinton and John Wood in Orlando (1992)
    Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Quentin Crisp and Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Billy Zane and Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Billy Zane and Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Billy Zane and Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Billy Zane and Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)
    Billy Zane and Tilda Swinton in Orlando (1992)

    Cast45

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    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Orlando
    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Shelmerdine
    Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp
    • Queen Elizabeth I
    Jimmy Somerville
    Jimmy Somerville
    • Singer…
    John Bott
    John Bott
    • Orlando's Father
    Elaine Banham
    Elaine Banham
    • Orlando's Mother
    Anna Farnworth
    Anna Farnworth
    • Clorinda
    Sara Mair-Thomas
    Sara Mair-Thomas
    • Favilla
    Anna Healy
    • Euphrosyne
    Dudley Sutton
    Dudley Sutton
    • King James I
    Simon Russell Beale
    Simon Russell Beale
    • Earl of Moray
    Matthew Sim
    Matthew Sim
    • Lord Francis Vere
    Jerome Willis
    Jerome Willis
    • Translator
    Viktor Stepanov
    Viktor Stepanov
    • Russian Ambassador
    • (as Victor Stepanov)
    Charlotte Valandrey
    Charlotte Valandrey
    • Princess Sasha
    Mary MacLeod
    Mary MacLeod
    • First Woman
    Barbara Hicks
    Barbara Hicks
    • Second Woman
    Aleksandr Medvedev
    • Russian Sailor
    • (as Alexander Medvedev)
    • Director
      • Sally Potter
    • Writers
      • Virginia Woolf
      • Walter Donohue
      • Sally Potter
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As Orlando progresses throughout the years, during each new incarnation actress Tilda Swinton's eye color changes.
    • Quotes

      [speaking in French]

      Princess Sasha: You speak French?

      Orlando: A bit. But most of the English can't... don't want to speak other languages.

      Princess Sasha: But how do they communicate with foreigners?

      Orlando: They speak English louder.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Firm/House of Cards/Sleepless in Seattle/Dennis the Menace/Orlando (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Eliza Is the Fairest Queen
      Composed by Edward Johnson
      Performed by Jimmy Somerville
      Courtesy of London Records

    User reviews100

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    Featured review
    8/10
    A feast for the jaded filmgoer.
    "Orlando" is a curiously ravishing series of essays built around an the title character's travel through four centuries and two genders. The film's critical acclaim and awards in contrast with the luke warm IMDB user rating is testimony to the esoterics and queer plot of the film. "Orlando's" artful and elegant presentation features a wonderful performance by Swinton, sumptuous costuming, lush locations, and a screenplay rich in comedic overtones and serious undercurrents. Not for everyone but a wonderful film for the jaded.
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    • Feb 1, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1993 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Russia
      • Italy
      • France
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Nhà Quý Tộc Orlando
    • Filming locations
      • Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Adventure Pictures
      • Lenfilm Studio
      • Mikado Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,377,643
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $107,030
      • Jun 13, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,409,423
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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