Movie

Orphans

“Are YOUR parents a burden?”

★ 6.6(39)19981h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Mullan
Release date: 1998-09-03
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $49,501
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Antoinine Green Bridge

Orphans — trailer

About Orphans

Orphans is a 1998 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Peter Mullan, starring Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis and Rosemarie Stevenson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Orphans in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Douglas Henshall

Michael

Gary Lewis

Thomas

Rosemarie Stevenson

Sheila

Stephen McCole

John

Ann Swan

Mother of Family

Frank Gallagher

Tanga

Alex Norton

Hanson

Dave Anderson

Uncle Ian

Malcolm Shields

DD Duncan

Laura O'Donnell

Carole

John Comerford

Ed, Carole's Dad

Deirdre Davis

Alison, Carole's Mum

Themes & keywords

funeralscotlandchurchdrive by shootingdouble barreled shotgundestroyed church

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Orphans in Denmark?+

Orphans is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Orphans on Netflix?+

Orphans is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Orphans?+

Orphans has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Orphans?+

Orphans stars Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole and Ann Swan.

When did Orphans come out?+

Orphans is a 1998 movie directed by Peter Mullan.

What genre is Orphans?+

Orphans is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Orphans?+

Orphans was directed by Peter Mullan.