Orphans (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Orphans is a drama and crime film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 115 minutes. “Love moves in mysterious ways.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brothers Treat (Matthew Modine) and Philip (Kevin Anderson) have lived alone since they were kids, when a small time criminal enters their lives.
Who’s in it. Orphans stars Albert Finney as Harold, Matthew Modine as Treat, John Kellogg as Barney and Novella Nelson as Mattie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Orphans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $252.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphans (1987)?
- In US, Orphans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orphans worth watching?
- Orphans holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orphans?
- Orphans stars Albert Finney, Matthew Modine, John Kellogg, Novella Nelson and Frank Ferrara.
- When was Orphans released?
- Orphans was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.