Orphans (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, Orphans is a komödie and drama film directed by Peter Mullan, running about 101 minutes. “Are YOUR parents a burden?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Orphans stars Douglas Henshall as Michael, Gary Lewis as Thomas, Rosemarie Stevenson as Sheila and Stephen McCole as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Orphans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Orphans (1998)?
- In Vereinigtes Königreich, Orphans is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orphans worth watching?
- Orphans holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orphans?
- Orphans stars Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole and Ann Swan.
- When was Orphans released?
- Orphans was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.