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Oranges and Sunshine

6.920101h 44mMovieDramaHistory

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…

DirectorJim Loach
WriterRona Munro
ProducersIain Canning·Emile Sherman

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Cast · Directed by Jim Loach

EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Margaret Humphreys
ALAisling Loftus
Aisling Loftus
Susie
HWHugo Weaving
Hugo Weaving
Jack
LALorraine Ashbourne
Lorraine Ashbourne
Nicky
DWDavid Wenham
David Wenham
Len
TMTara Morice
Tara Morice
Pauline
SW
Stuart Wolfenden
Bill
RDRichard Dillane
Richard Dillane
Merv Humphreys
MWMolly Windsor
Molly Windsor
Rachel
KRKate Rutter
Kate Rutter
Vera
FH
Federay Holmes
Charlotte
HSHarvey Scrimshaw
Harvey Scrimshaw
Ben

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Oranges and Sunshine — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Oranges and Sunshine?

Oranges and Sunshine is streaming on Cohen Media, Kanopy and Darkroom in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Oranges and Sunshine on Netflix?

No, Oranges and Sunshine is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Cohen Media and Kanopy.

Is Oranges and Sunshine on Amazon Prime Video?

Oranges and Sunshine isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Oranges and Sunshine for free?

Oranges and Sunshine is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Darkroom in United States.

Is Oranges and Sunshine based on a true story?

Yes — Oranges and Sunshine is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).