Orlando (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, Orlando is a fantasy and drama film directed by Sally Potter, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Orlando stars Tilda Swinton as Orlando, Billy Zane as Shelmerdine, Lothaire Bluteau as The Khan and John Wood as Archduke Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Orlando has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orlando page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orlando tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orlando (1992)?
- In US, Orlando is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orlando worth watching?
- Orlando holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Orlando?
- Orlando stars Tilda Swinton, Billy Zane, Lothaire Bluteau, John Wood and Charlotte Valandrey.
- When was Orlando released?
- Orlando was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.