Orphans(1987)
Love moves in mysterious ways.
Orphans Synopsis
Brothers Treat and Philip have only had each other since they were kids, when a small-time criminal abruptly upends their routine lives.
Orphans (1987) is a drama and crime film directed by Alan J. Pakula, released on September 18, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Albert Finney, Matthew Modine, Kevin Anderson and John Kellogg. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Writers:
- Lyle Kessler, Lyle Kessler
- Producers:
- Alan J. Pakula, Susan Solt
- Cinematographer:
- Donald McAlpine
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Revenue:
- $252,430
- Status:
- Released
Orphans (1987) Trailer
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Orphans Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Finney
as Harold
Matthew Modine
as Treat
Kevin Anderson
as Philip
John Kellogg
as Barney
Anthony Heald
as Man in Park
Novella Nelson
as Mattie
- Elizabeth Parrish
Elizabeth Parrish
as Rich Woman
- B. Constance Barry
B. Constance Barry
as Lady in Crosswalk
Frank Ferrara Sr.
as Cab Driver
- Clifford Fearl
Clifford Fearl
as Doorman
Key crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, written by Lyle Kessler and Lyle Kessler, produced by Alan J. Pakula and Susan Solt.
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Orphans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Orphans – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orphans online?
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Orphans (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Orphans?
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The main cast of Orphans (1987) includes Albert Finney, Matthew Modine, Kevin Anderson, John Kellogg and Anthony Heald. The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Orphans released?
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Orphans was released on September 18, 1987 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Orphans worth watching?
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Orphans (1987) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Orphans?
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Yes. The official Orphans trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.