
Orlando
1992 • 94 min • Drama · Fantasy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 69 Audience · 400 · 100%
Based on Virginia Woolf's novel, this historical fantasy follows Orlando, an English nobleman, through centuries. Granted eternal youth by Queen Elizabeth I, Orlando experiences life as both a man and a woman, exploring love, identity, and societal changes across different eras.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Brief, non-graphic wartime scenes.
- Some characters consume alcohol and tobacco in historical contexts.
- Moments of implied intimacy and mild sensuality.
- Exploration of gender fluidity and changing social roles across centuries.
What it models well
- Embracing identity
- Historical understanding
- Challenging gender norms
- Self-discovery through experience
Talk about it after
- How societal expectations for men and women have changed (or stayed the same) over time.
- The concept of identity and how it can evolve.
- What it means to experience life from different perspectives.
- The film's unique storytelling approach, including breaking the fourth wall.
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Orlando. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Sally Potter • Crew: Sally Potter
Trailers & clips
Sally Potter responds to Letterboxd comments about ORLANDO
Sally Potter unboxing ORLANDO 4K ULTRA-HD (limited edition)
Sarah Polley on Sally Potter's ORLANDO | TIFF 2022
Mark Kermode reviews Orlando (1992) | BFI Player
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Orlando (1992) Theatrical Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (400)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Box office
- $5,377,643
- IMDb
- tt0107756
- Official site
- adventurepictures.co.uk

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