Orphans

Where to watch Orphans in United Kingdom

Orphans is available to rent or buy on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 4 June 2026.

About Orphans

Orphans is a 1998 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Peter Mullan, starring Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis and Rosemarie Stevenson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Orphans in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

Top cast

Douglas Henshall

Michael

Gary Lewis

Thomas

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Rosemarie Stevenson

Sheila

Stephen McCole

John

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Ann Swan

Mother of Family

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Frank Gallagher

Tanga

Alex Norton

Hanson

Dave Anderson

Uncle Ian

Malcolm Shields

DD Duncan

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Laura O'Donnell

Carole

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John Comerford

Ed, Carole's Dad

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Deirdre Davis

Alison, Carole's Mum

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Eric Barlow

Mr Bell

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Frances Carrigan

Mrs Bell

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Judith A. Williams

Amanda, Babysitter

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Sheila Donald

Mrs Finch

Maureen Carr

Minnie

Laurie Ventry

Henry

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Steven Singleton

Seamus

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Seamus Ball

Father Fitzgerald

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