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The Bad Orphan

3.020241h 30mMovieDramaTV MovieThriller

Jessica and Karl, loving parents to Rhiannon, who after years of trying to add to their family are elated to adopt Gabby, an 8-year-old orphan born with personal challenges. Their ideas of a perfect family come into question when they…

DirectorMichelle Ouellet
WriterDoris Egan
ProducersJason Wan Lim·Kyle Cooper

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Cast · Directed by Michelle Ouellet

BBBetsy Brandt
Betsy Brandt
Jessica
MTMark Taylor
Mark Taylor
Karl
CC
Chloe Chapman
Gabby
EEEve Edwards
Eve Edwards
Rhiannon
LK
Linda Kee
Charlotte Watson
ICIvan Cermak
Ivan Cermak
Oliver
JBJerod Blake
Jerod Blake
Officer
SG
Samantha Grant
Elaine Palmer
BM
Brian Martell
Fire Chief Thorpe
CLCliff Liknes
Cliff Liknes
Paul
MR
Maureen Rooney
June Sadler
BJBernadette Janssen
Bernadette Janssen
Diane Ackers

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The Bad Orphan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bad Orphan?

The Bad Orphan is streaming on Lifetime Movie Club, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Bad Orphan on Netflix?

No, The Bad Orphan is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Lifetime Movie Club and Hoopla.

Is The Bad Orphan on Amazon Prime Video?

The Bad Orphan 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 The Bad Orphan for free?

The Bad Orphan is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.