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Freak Orlando

5.419812h 6mMovieComedyFantasy

Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.

DirectorUlrike Ottinger
WriterUlrike Ottinger
ProducersSibylle Hubatschek-Rahn·Renée Gundelach

Where to watch

MUBIMUBIDocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance FilmsMUBI Amazon ChannelMUBI Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ulrike Ottinger

MMMagdalena Montezuma
Magdalena Montezuma
Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando
DSDelphine Seyrig
Delphine Seyrig
Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena
AH
Albert Heins
Herbert Zeus, as Manager of the department store, Priest, Gladiator, Physician-head of Psychiatry, Salesman for Pharmaceuticals
CP
Claudio Pantoja
Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
HUHiro Uchiyama
Hiro Uchiyama
Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
G
Galli
Chronistin
ECEddie Constantine
Eddie Constantine
Säulenheiliger
EN
Else Nabu
Heilige Wilgeforte
MB
Maria Bucholt
Kleine Menschen
PG
Paul Glauer
Kleine Menschen
AR
Alfred Raupach
Kleine Menschen
LR
Luzig Raupach
Kleine Menschen

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Freak Orlando — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Freak Orlando?

Freak Orlando is streaming on MUBI and DocAlliance Films in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Freak Orlando on Netflix?

No, Freak Orlando is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on MUBI and DocAlliance Films.

Is Freak Orlando on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Freak Orlando isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on MUBI and DocAlliance Films instead.

Where can I watch Freak Orlando for free?

Freak Orlando is available on MUBI and DocAlliance Films in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.