Orphans of the Storm (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1921, Orphans of the Storm is a drama, romance and history film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 150 minutes. “A dramatic epic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. France, on the eve of the French Revolution. Henriette and Louise have been raised together as sisters. When the plague that takes their parents' lives causes Louise's blindness, they decide to travel to Paris in search of a cure, but they separate when a lustful aristocrat crosses their path.
Who’s in it. Orphans of the Storm stars Lillian Gish as Henriette Girard, Dorothy Gish as Louise Girard, Joseph Schildkraut as Chevalier de Vaudrey and Creighton Hale as Picard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Orphans of the Storm has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphans of the Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphans of the Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphans of the Storm (1921)?
- In US, Orphans of the Storm is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orphans of the Storm worth watching?
- Orphans of the Storm holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Orphans of the Storm?
- Orphans of the Storm stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Joseph Schildkraut, Creighton Hale and Monte Blue.
- When was Orphans of the Storm released?
- Orphans of the Storm was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.