Orphans(1998)
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Orphans Synopsis
A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.
Orphans (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Mullan, released on September 3, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson and Stephen McCole. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Mullan
- Writers:
- Peter Mullan
- Producers:
- Frances Higson
- Cinematographer:
- Grant Cameron
- Composer:
- Craig Armstrong
- Production:
- Antoinine Green Bridge, The Scottish Arts Council, The Glasgow Film Fund, National Lottery, British Screen Productions, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $49,501
- Status:
- Released
Orphans (1998) Trailer
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Orphans Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Henshall
as Michael
Gary Lewis
as Thomas
- Rosemarie Stevenson
Rosemarie Stevenson
as Sheila
Stephen McCole
as John
- Ann Swan
Ann Swan
as Mother of Family
- Frank Gallagher
Frank Gallagher
as Tanga
Alex Norton
as Hanson
Dave Anderson
as Uncle Ian
Malcolm Shields
as DD Duncan
- Laura O'Donnell
Laura O'Donnell
as Carole
- John Comerford
John Comerford
as Ed, Carole's Dad
- Deirdre Davis
Deirdre Davis
as Alison, Carole's Mum
Key crew
Directed by Peter Mullan, written by Peter Mullan, produced by Frances Higson.
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Orphans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 40 ratings.
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Orphans – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orphans online?
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Orphans (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. 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 (1998) includes Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole and Ann Swan. The film was directed by Peter Mullan. 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 3, 1998 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Orphans worth watching?
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Orphans (1998) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Orphans?
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