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Orphans (1998)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Peter Mullan Director Peter Mullan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 3, 1998
Runtime
101 min
Box office
$49,501
IMDb
tt0119842
Language
Studio
Antoinine Green Bridge, The Scottish Arts Council, The Glasgow Film Fund, National Lottery

Themes

Cast

Douglas Henshall Douglas Henshall Michael Gary Lewis Gary Lewis Thomas Rosemarie Stevenson Sheila Stephen McCole Stephen McCole John Ann Swan Mother of Family Frank Gallagher Tanga Alex Norton Alex Norton Hanson Dave Anderson Dave Anderson Uncle Ian Malcolm Shields Malcolm Shields DD Duncan Laura O'Donnell Carole John Comerford Ed, Carole's Dad Deirdre Davis Alison, Carole's Mum Eric Barlow Mr Bell Frances Carrigan Mrs Bell Judith A. Williams Amanda, Babysitter Sheila Donald Mrs Finch Maureen Carr Maureen Carr Minnie Laurie Ventry Laurie Ventry Henry

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orphans about?
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.
Who directed Orphans?
Orphans was directed by Peter Mullan.
Who stars in Orphans?
Orphans stars Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole.
When was Orphans released?
Orphans is a 1998 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Orphans?
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