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An Unexpected Life

4.919981h 36mMovieDramaTV Movie

A single woman has her idyllic life disrupted when she takes in orphans. But, soon she comes to depend on the sound of little feet and couldn't think of life without them.

DirectorDavid Hugh Jones
WriterLee Rose
ProducerLee Rose

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Cast · Directed by David Hugh Jones

SCStockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Barbara Whitney
SCStephen Collins
Stephen Collins
Sam Sadwich
CEChristine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole
Ruth Whitney
ESElaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch
Lucinda Sadwich
JOJenny O'Hara
Jenny O'Hara
Harriet Rothman
SMS. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson
Beverly Hawkins
NFNoah Fleiss
Noah Fleiss
Matt Whitney
JLJenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis
Camille
CRChelsea Russo
Chelsea Russo
Megan Whitney
RRuPaul
RuPaul
Charles
KPKen Pogue
Ken Pogue
Judge Whitlock
BIBen Immanuel
Ben Immanuel
Harry Weinstock

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An Unexpected Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams An Unexpected Life?

An Unexpected Life isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is An Unexpected Life on Netflix?

No, An Unexpected Life is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is An Unexpected Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, An Unexpected Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch An Unexpected Life for free?

An Unexpected Life isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for An Unexpected Life?

An Unexpected Life hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 12, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.