Oranges and Sunshine (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2010, Oranges and Sunshine is a drama and history film directed by Jim Loach, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovers one of the most significant social scandals in recent times – the forced migration of children from the United Kingdom to Australia and other Commonwealth countries. Almost singlehandedly, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
Who’s in it. Oranges and Sunshine stars Emily Watson as Margaret Humphreys, Aisling Loftus as Susie, Hugo Weaving as Jack and Lorraine Ashbourne as Nicky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Oranges and Sunshine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 Oranges and Sunshine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oranges and Sunshine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oranges and Sunshine (2010)?
- In US, Oranges and Sunshine is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and 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 Oranges and Sunshine worth watching?
- Oranges and Sunshine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oranges and Sunshine?
- Oranges and Sunshine stars Emily Watson, Aisling Loftus, Hugo Weaving, Lorraine Ashbourne and David Wenham.
- When was Oranges and Sunshine released?
- Oranges and Sunshine was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.