Oranges and Sunshine
Synopsis
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.
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Oranges and Sunshine (2011) Movie Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-20
Top Cast
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Emily Watson
Margaret Humphreys
Aisling Loftus
Susie
Hugo Weaving
Jack
Lorraine Ashbourne
Nicky
David Wenham
Len
Tara Morice
Pauline
Stuart Wolfenden
Bill
Richard Dillane
Merv Humphreys
Molly Windsor
Rachel
Kate Rutter
Vera
Federay Holmes
Charlotte
Harvey Scrimshaw
Ben
Tammy Wakefield
Susan
Marg Downey
Miss Hutchison
Geoff Revell
Syd
Chrissie Page
Betty
Barbara Marten
Mary
Geoff Morrell
Walter
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.12x
+$518K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Rona Munro
- Original Score
- Lisa Gerrard
- Original Title
- Oranges and Sunshine
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- See-Saw Films, Little Gaddesden Productions, Sixteen Films, Icon Productions, Screen Australia, EM Media, BBC Film, Creative Europe Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Loach
Rona Munro, Margaret Humphreys
Lisa Gerrard
Denson Baker
Dany Cooper
Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Camilla Bray
Department Leadership Roster
Rona Munro
Screenplay
Iain Canning
Producer
Emile Sherman
Producer
Jim Loach
Director
Camilla Bray
Producer
Denson Baker
Director of Photography
Cappi Ireland
Costume Design
Melinda Doring
Production Design
Lisa Gerrard
Original Music Composer
Dany Cooper
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oranges and Sunshine
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What is Oranges and Sunshine 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.
Who directed Oranges and Sunshine?
Oranges and Sunshine was directed by Jim Loach.
Who stars in Oranges and Sunshine?
The principal cast of Oranges and Sunshine includes Emily Watson, Aisling Loftus, Hugo Weaving, Lorraine Ashbourne, David Wenham.
When was Oranges and Sunshine released and how long is it?
Oranges and Sunshine was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Oranges and Sunshine?
Oranges and Sunshine had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (1.12 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Oranges and Sunshine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oranges and Sunshine was composed by Lisa Gerrard.
Is Oranges and Sunshine based on a book or true story?
Oranges and Sunshine is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Humphreys".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oranges and Sunshine?
Oranges and Sunshine holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).