Orange County Movie (2002): Where to watch and stream online

Orange County

2002, Movie, 1h 22min

Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another, starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends in the wrong form.

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Reviews

Critic Danny Graydon

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Skilfully balancing comedic set-pieces with real issues, the film undulates through a screenplay that plays up the genre formula...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Kim Dorff Hansen

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...en ujævn, men seværdig oplevelse.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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Shaun Brumder, a carefree surfer from Orange County, finds his life transformed after reading a novel by Marcus Skinner. Inspired to become a writer, Shaun dedicates himself to academics and becomes president of his graduating class. However, his dreams are shattered when his guidance counselor mistakes his transcript for another student's, leading to his rejection from Stanford University. Determined to attend Stanford and study under Skinner, Shaun embarks on a series of misadventures, including a disastrous interview and a wild road trip to Palo Alto. Will Shaun's persistence pay off, or will his dysfunctional family and a series of mishaps ruin his chance at a brighter future?

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You can stream Orange County on: Apple TV

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