Orlando (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Orlando is a 1993 biographical drama directed by Sally Potter, starring Tilda Swinton. It is based on Orlando by Virginia Woolf and Carmen Maria Machado. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $5.4 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Sally Potter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Orlando About?
The premise of Orlando without spoilers, adapted from Orlando by Virginia Woolf and Carmen Maria Machado. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a decree from Queen Elizabeth I, the nobleman Orlando is granted a magical gift: the ability to live for centuries and experience life from both male and female perspectives. The film chronicles his extraordinary journey across four hundred years, exploring themes of love, identity, and societal change. From the Elizabethan court to the vibrant salons of the 18th century and into the modern age, Orlando's experiences challenge conventional notions of gender and belonging as he searches for self-discovery and acceptance in a changing world.
Orlando Themes & Keywords
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- england
- epic
- eternal youth
- time travel
- immortality
- based on novel
- bare chested male
- elizabeth i character
- reference to virginia woolf
- feminist film
- horticulture
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- character name as title
- king james i character
- queen elizabeth i character
- king william of orange character
- othello character
- desdemona character
- one word title
- queen mary character
- orlando character
- post punk
- period drama
- queen elizabeth
- falling in love
- year 1610
- year 1650
- year 1750
- first world war
- proposal
- infatuation
- loss of father
- female actor plays a male character
- male actor plays a female character
- transgender
- translator
- female full frontal nudity
- female director
- female filmmaker
- fiance fiancee relationship
- 1500s
- woman and woman kiss
- lgbt kiss
- mother daughter relationship
- triple f rated
- young
- female author
- male story editor
- female writer
- queen
Orlando Cast
Tilda Swinton stars in Orlando. Directed by Sally Potter.
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Director Sally Potter
More from Sally Potter
More films directed by Sally Potter, best-rated first: The Party, The Tango Lesson, Ginger & Rosa and Yes.
Orlando Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Orlando 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 69% User score
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Orlando Plot Summary
What happens in Orlando from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The tale unfolds in the Elizabethan era, specifically in 1600 AD, just before the passing of Queen Elizabeth I (Quentin Crisp) in 1603. On her deathbed, the queen grants an androgynous young nobleman named Orlando (Tilda Swinton) a substantial tract of land and a castle, along with a generous monetary gift. However, this is contingent upon an unusual command: “Do not fade. Do not wither. Do not grow old.” Queen Elizabeth cherished Orlando as the son of her later years, regarding him with fondness.
Full summary
The whole story of Orlando, scene by scene
Orlando Box Office
Orlando grossed $5.4 million worldwide. $5.4 million came from the US and Canada and $32,945 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.4M
- US & Canada
- $5.4M
- International
- $32.9K
Orlando Awards & Nominations
Orlando won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1994, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1994 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Oscars 1994 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
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Spirit Awards 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
Orlando Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 4 featurettes.
- Clip Clip
- Clip Clip
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Orlando (1992) | BFI Player
- Featurette Sarah Polley on Sally Potter's ORLANDO | TIFF 2022
How Well Do You Know Orlando?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who bestows the grand inheritance upon Orlando?
Cars in Orlando
2 cars on screen: the 1938 Norton Model 18 and the 1986 Ford Transit MkIII.
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1938 Norton Model 18 Important role -
1986 Ford Transit MkIII Background role
Orlando Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Orlando, a Mulher Imortal” and “올란도”.
- Also known as
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- Orlando, a Mulher Imortal
- 올란도
- Орландо
- 奥兰多
- オルランド
- 美麗佳人歐蘭朵
- Orlando - A Mulher Imortal
- אורלנדו
- Ορλάντο, ორლანდო
- Nhà Quý Tộc Orlando
Seen Orlando?
Movies Like Orlando
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Elizabeth, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Elizabeth I.
Orlando FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Orlando, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Orlando?
Orlando runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Orlando released?
Orlando was released on June 9, 1993.
Who directed Orlando?
Orlando was directed by Sally Potter.
More films by Sally Potter Who is in the cast of Orlando?
Orlando stars Tilda Swinton.
How much did Orlando make at the box office?
Orlando grossed $5.4 million worldwide ($5.4 million domestic, $32,945 international).
How is Orlando rated?
Orlando has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Orlando based on a book?
Yes. Orlando is adapted from Orlando by Virginia Woolf and Carmen Maria Machado.
What awards did Orlando win?
Orlando won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Makeup and Hair at the BAFTA 1994.
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