On Our Own (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, On Our Own is a comedy and drama film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Three siblings ingeniously avoid being sent off to a children's home while their solo-mother serves a short sentence in a prison for shoplifting. Rather than have the news leak out and have to be escorted off with the eccentric welfare officer, they invent a 'never present' dad who is looking after them.
Who’s in it. On Our Own stars Kasper Emanuel Stæger as Kasper, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen as Linda, Clara Johanne Simonsen as Sara and Pernille Kaae Høier as Julie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, On Our Own has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Our Own page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Our Own tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Our Own (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Our Own change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On Our Own worth watching?
- On Our Own holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Our Own?
- On Our Own stars Kasper Emanuel Stæger, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Clara Johanne Simonsen, Pernille Kaae Høier and Birthe Neumann.
- When was On Our Own released?
- On Our Own was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.