Freak Orlando (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, Freak Orlando is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Ulrike Ottinger, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. FREAK ORLANDO is divided into five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman, played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises, and deformities, throughout.
Who’s in it. Freak Orlando stars Delphine Seyrig as Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena, Magdalena Montezuma as Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando, Albert Heins as Herbert Zeus, as Manager of the department store, Priest, Gladiator, Physician-head of Psychiatry, Salesman for Pharmaceuticals and Claudio Pantoja as Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Freak Orlando has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freak Orlando page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freak Orlando tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freak Orlando (1981)?
- In US, Freak Orlando is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freak Orlando worth watching?
- Freak Orlando holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freak Orlando?
- Freak Orlando stars Delphine Seyrig, Magdalena Montezuma, Albert Heins, Claudio Pantoja and Hiro Uchiyama.
- When was Freak Orlando released?
- Freak Orlando was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.