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Secret Orchards

4.01979MovieDramaTV Movie

The true story of successful and respectable Edwardian businessman Roger Ackerley, who managed to conceal the existence of a secret love and the three daughters she bore, from his society wife and remaining children. Known to the daughters…

DirectorRichard Loncraine
WriterJ.R. Ackerley
ProducerJames Brabazon

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Cast · Directed by Richard Loncraine

FJFreddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Roger Ackerley
JPJudy Parfitt
Judy Parfitt
Muriel Perry
JBJoseph Blatchley
Joseph Blatchley
Joe Ackerley
STSophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson
Diana Ackerley
PNPhoebe Nicholls
Phoebe Nicholls
Stella
SB
Suzanne Burden
Helen
NDNoel Dyson
Noel Dyson
Netta Ackerley

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Secret Orchards — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Secret Orchards?

Secret Orchards isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Secret Orchards on Netflix?

No, Secret Orchards is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Secret Orchards on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Secret Orchards for free?

Secret Orchards 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 Secret Orchards?

Secret Orchards hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 2, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.