Orphans (1998)

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Orphans (1998) poster

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.

Director: Peter Mullan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Craig Armstrong
Cinematography: Grant Cameron
Editing: Colin Monie
Production: Antoinine Green Bridge, The Scottish Arts Council, The Glasgow Film Fund, National Lottery, British Screen Productions, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $49,501
Original Language: en

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

funeral, scotland, church, drive by shooting, double barreled shotgun, destroyed church

Trailer

Orphans Trailer
More Films by Director: Peter Mullan
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orphans about?
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.
Who directed Orphans?
Orphans was directed by Peter Mullan.
Who stars in Orphans?
Orphans stars Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie Stevenson, Stephen McCole, Ann Swan, Frank Gallagher.
How long is Orphans?
Orphans has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Orphans?
Orphans is a Comedy, Drama film.
How much did Orphans gross?
Orphans grossed $49,501 worldwide.
Where was Orphans produced?
Orphans was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Orphans?
The themes of Orphans include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Reflections on Life and Death.