Orphans is available to rent or buy on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
Where to watch Orphans
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Orphans in United Kingdom?+
In United Kingdom, Orphans is available to rent or buy on BFI Player. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Orphans on Netflix?+
Orphans is not on Netflix in United Kingdom 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.
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