Orange County

2002, Comedy, 1h 21m

122 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Smarter than the average teen movie, but a little on the unmemorable side. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A smart high-school student with his heart set on going to Stanford is horrified when his guidance counselor accidentally sends the wrong transcript with his college application. He spends the rest of the film trying to prove that he's actually a good student with a terrific grade-point average.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Brief Drug References|Sexual Content|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jake Kasdan
  • Producer:
    David Gale, Scott Rudin, Van Toffler
  • Writer:
    Mike White
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $41.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Paramount Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Colin Hanks
Shaun Brumder
Jack Black
Lance
Catherine O'Hara
Cindy Beugler
Schuyler Fisk
Ashley
John Lithgow
Bud Brumder
Harold Ramis
Don Durkett
Jane Adams
Mona
Garry Marshall
Arthur Gantner
Dana Ivey
Vera Gantner
Chevy Chase
Principal Harbert
Lily Tomlin
Charlotte Cobb
George Murdock
Bob Beugler
Leslie Mann
Krista
Kyle Howard
Arlo
Jake Kasdan
Director
Mike White
Writer
Herb Gains
Executive Producer
David Gale
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Van Toffler
Producer
Greg Gardiner
Cinematographer
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
Tara Timpone
Film Editing
Michael Andrews
Original Music
Chris Spellman
Set Decoration
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Orange County

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Audience Reviews for Orange County

  • Apr 22, 2019
    Great cast and soundtrack. The story is quite simplistic in design and robs the film from achieving some individual style. Black is very funny in a weird supporting role. I was shocked at the talent involved here, but they must been connected to land most them in little roles. This is an okay filmin doses, but the filmmakers don't have a clear understanding of the material and it's a bit messy. Okay in the end but not a great comedy. 19/04/2019
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Feb 06, 2012
    The big coming out of Colin Hanks, son of you know who, is underwhelming. Jack Black's talents are completely wasted here.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Oct 02, 2010
    Just a fun movie with a giant heart, impossible to not love. The characters are outrageous and believable at the same time, it's really well shot and tells an important story and unique coming of age experience. It manages to cover all the distasteful parts of a family and capitalize on them, which has never quite been done in the same way before or since. Colin Hanks isn't just a wimpy and angsty teen with too many issues, his problems are real and relatable to most. Jack Black probably gives one of his best performances as Lance, he's never been funnier or more lovable. I think that it shows how terrible and happy life can be at the same time.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
  • Aug 03, 2010
    Not the best, but definitely wacky with a turn for Schuyler Fisk. Just ignore Jack Black and you'll enjoy it.
    Spencer S Super Reviewer
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