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Orphans

6.519981h 41mMovieComedyDrama

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.

DirectorPeter Mullan
WriterPeter Mullan
ProducersFrances Higson·Paddy Higson

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Orphans isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Peter Mullan

Douglas Henshall
Douglas Henshall
Michael
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis
Thomas
Rosemarie Stevenson
Rosemarie Stevenson
Sheila
Stephen McCole
Stephen McCole
John
Ann Swan
Ann Swan
Mother of Family
Frank Gallagher
Frank Gallagher
Tanga
Alex Norton
Alex Norton
Hanson
Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson
Uncle Ian
Malcolm Shields
Malcolm Shields
DD Duncan
Laura O'Donnell
Laura O'Donnell
Carole
John Comerford
John Comerford
Ed, Carole's Dad
Deirdre Davis
Deirdre Davis
Alison, Carole's Mum

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Orphans — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Orphans?

Orphans isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United Kingdom. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Orphans on Netflix?

No, Orphans is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026.

Is Orphans on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Orphans isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Orphans for free?

Orphans 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 Orphans?

Orphans hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 22, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.