The Arbor
2010, English. Directed by Clio Barnard.
A Documentary Re-Invented
The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Arbor
The Arbor is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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Cast & crew
- Clio BarnardDirector
- Christine BottomleyLisa Thompson
- Manjinder VirkLorraine Dunbar
- Natalie GavinThe Girl
- George CostiganJimmy 'The Wig'
- Monica DolanAnn Hamilton
- Neil DudgeonSteve Saul
- Jimi MistryYousaf
- Robert EmmsYoung David
- Kate RutterThe Mother
- Danny WebbMax Stafford-Clark / The Father
- Matthew McNultyAndrew Dunbar
- Kathryn PogsonPamela Dunbar
Details
- Released
- 22 October 2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $21K
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The Arbor: quick answers
Is The Arbor worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Arbor?
The Arbor runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Arbor have a post-credits scene?
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The Arbor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Arbor on?
The Arbor is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Arbor?
If you liked The Arbor, try Dark Horse, Nil by Mouth, Stories We Tell.
Who directed The Arbor?
The Arbor (2010) was directed by Clio Barnard and stars Christine Bottomley, Manjinder Virk, Natalie Gavin.