The Unloved (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, The Unloved is a drama and tv movie film directed by Samantha Morton, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Lucy is eleven years old. Having been neglected by her estranged mother and father, she is placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow her struggle to cope with the system; her only saving being her self-belief and certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit.
Who’s in it. The Unloved stars Molly Windsor as Lucy, Robert Carlyle as Lucy's Father, Susan Lynch as Lucy's Mother and Craig Parkinson as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Unloved has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unloved page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unloved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unloved (2009)?
- In US, The Unloved is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unloved worth watching?
- The Unloved holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unloved?
- The Unloved stars Molly Windsor, Robert Carlyle, Susan Lynch, Craig Parkinson and Andrea Lowe.
- When was The Unloved released?
- The Unloved was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.