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Orange County

2002-01-11 · 82 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Jake Kasdan
Production companies
MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 43,300,000

Top Cast

Colin HanksColin HanksShaun Brumder
Jack BlackJack BlackLance Brumder
Schuyler FiskSchuyler FiskAshley
Catherine O'HaraCatherine O'HaraCindy Beugler
John LithgowJohn LithgowBud Brumder
Mike WhiteMike WhiteMr. Burke
Lily TomlinLily TomlinCharlotte Cobb
Chevy ChaseChevy ChasePrincipal Harbert
George MurdockGeorge MurdockBob Beugler
Carly PopeCarly PopeTanya
Natasha MelnickNatasha MelnickKatie
Kyle HowardKyle HowardArlo
Bret HarrisonBret HarrisonLonny
R.J. KnollR.J. KnollChad
Lillian HurstLillian HurstLupe
Leslie MannLeslie MannKrista
Garry MarshallGarry MarshallArthur Gantner
Dana IveyDana IveyVera Gantner
Harold RamisHarold RamisDon Durkett
David DotyDavid DotyPublic Safety

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