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Oranges and Sunshine

2010·Movie
1h 44min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

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 countries. Almost singlehandedly, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
Historical DramaSocial InjusticeChild MigrationEmotional StorytellingTrue EventsPolitical CommentaryCharacter-DrivenBritish CinemaHope and Resilience

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Oranges and Sunshine legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oranges and Sunshine worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oranges and Sunshine rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Oranges and Sunshine?

1 h 44 min

Oranges and Sunshine runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Oranges and Sunshine based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oranges and Sunshine?

Critics66
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Oranges and Sunshine much the same way.

Was Oranges and Sunshine a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$5 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Oranges and Sunshine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Oranges and Sunshine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oranges and Sunshine in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.