Movie

Orphans

“Love moves in mysterious ways.”

★ 5.7(15)19871h 55m

Orphans is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Release date: 1987-09-18
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Box office: $252,430
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lorimar Motion Pictures

Orphans — trailer

About Orphans

Orphans is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Albert Finney, Matthew Modine and Kevin Anderson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Orphans in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Brothers Treat and Philip have only had each other since they were kids, when a small-time criminal abruptly upends their routine lives.

Cast

Albert Finney

Harold

Matthew Modine

Treat

Kevin Anderson

Philip

John Kellogg

Barney

Anthony Heald

Man in Park

Novella Nelson

Mattie

Elizabeth Parrish

Rich Woman

B. Constance Barry

Lady in Crosswalk

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Cab Driver

Clifford Fearl

Doorman

Themes & keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvaniakidnappingbased on play or musicaltheftsmall time crookorphan siblings

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Orphans in United States?+

In United States, Orphans is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Orphans on Netflix?+

Orphans is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Orphans?+

Orphans has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Orphans?+

Orphans stars Albert Finney, Matthew Modine, Kevin Anderson, John Kellogg and Anthony Heald.

When did Orphans come out?+

Orphans is a 1987 movie directed by Alan J. Pakula.

What genre is Orphans?+

Orphans is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Orphans?+

Orphans was directed by Alan J. Pakula.