The Man from Orlando (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, The Man from Orlando is a comedy film directed by Craig Elrod, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Orlando, a lifeguard in the summer and gangster in the winter, abandons his life of crime and returns to his hometown of Priddy, Texas. After getting in over his head with his Olympic swimmer ex-girlfriend and a crew of volunteer firefighters, his former lifeguard gang comes after him and the contents of his fanny pack.
Who’s in it. The Man from Orlando stars Jason Newman as Orlando, Lee Eddy as Virginia, Alan Metoskie as Kip and Chris Doubek as Romeo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man from Orlando has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Man from Orlando page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Orlando tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Orlando (2012)?
- In US, The Man from Orlando is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Man from Orlando worth watching?
- The Man from Orlando holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Orlando?
- The Man from Orlando stars Jason Newman, Lee Eddy, Alan Metoskie, Chris Doubek and Jonna Juul-Hansen.
- When was The Man from Orlando released?
- The Man from Orlando was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.