Oranges and Sunshine
2010, English. Directed by Jim Loach.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Oranges and Sunshine
Oranges and Sunshine is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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- Released
- 8 October 2010
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium
- Written by
- Rona Munro
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $5M
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What Oranges and Sunshine is based on
Oranges and Sunshine is based on a true story.
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Oranges and Sunshine: quick answers
Is Oranges and Sunshine worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Oranges and Sunshine?
Oranges and Sunshine runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Oranges and Sunshine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Oranges and Sunshine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Oranges and Sunshine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Oranges and Sunshine yet.
Which OTT platform is Oranges and Sunshine on?
Oranges and Sunshine is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oranges and Sunshine?
If you liked Oranges and Sunshine, try Radium Girls, A Call to Spy, Munich - The Edge of War.
Who directed Oranges and Sunshine?
Oranges and Sunshine (2010) was directed by Jim Loach and stars Emily Watson, Aisling Loftus, Hugo Weaving.
What is Oranges and Sunshine based on?
Oranges and Sunshine is based on a true story.