Oranges and Sunshine (2011)

Oranges and Sunshine poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office n/a
International Box Office $2,482,925Details
Worldwide Box Office $2,482,925
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times: the deportation of thousands of children from the United Kingdom to Australia. Almost single-handedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and drew worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead, and been sent to children's homes on the other side of the world. Many were subjected to appalling abuse. They were promised oranges and sunshine: they got hard labour and life in institutions.

Metrics

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,393 $2,482,925
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,456 $2,482,925
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,982 $2,482,925
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,360 $2,482,925

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group
International Releases: June 9th, 2011 (Limited) (Australia)
October 5th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia)
MPAA Rating: R for some strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2184, 8/10/2011)
Running Time: 105 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Government Corruption, Whistleblowers, Foster Family, Social Worker
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Sixteen Films, See-Saw Films
Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Territory Release
Date
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Opening
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Australia 6/9/2011 $0 0 3 3 $2,482,925 10/9/2023
 
International Total$2,482,925 10/9/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Emily Watson    Margaret Humphreys

Supporting Cast

David Wenham    Len
Hugo Weaving    Jack
Richard Dillane   
Kate Rutter    Vera
Greg Stone   
Tara Morice    Pauline

Uncategorized

Federay Holmes   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jim Loach    Director
Rona Munro    Screenwriter
Camilla Bray    Producer
Iain Canning    Producer
Emile Sherman    Producer
Rebecca O'Brien    Executive Producer
Arnab Banerji    Executive Producer
Linda Doring    Production Designer
Dany Cooper    Editor
Lisa Gerrard    Composer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for June 26th, 2012

June 25th, 2012

It's a good week on the home market, especially for this time of year. Not only do we have a first-run release that hit $100 million at the box office, 21 Jump Street, but we have an art house film that found massive success with moviegoers, critics, and even Awards Season voters, The Artist. There are also a couple of wide releases that should have some impact on the overall sales, Mirror Mirror and Wrath of the Titans, as well as some TV on DVD releases, limited releases, catalogue titles, etc. that are also of interest. As for Pick of the Week, The Artist on Blu-ray is the most obvious choice, but The 39 Steps on Blu-ray and Sound of Noise on DVD were also in the running. Finally, Phineas and Ferb: - The Perry Files arrived late, but it too is worthy of that honor. More...

Unlimited Number of Limited Releases Compete for Limited Audiences

October 21st, 2011

This week more than a dozen limited releases are being released, which is far too many. This level of competition means even films with great reviews, high name recognition among the cast, and strong advance buzz could struggle to find an audience. There are a number of films that have at least two of those three key ingredients, including Martha Marcy May Marlene and Oranges and Sunshine. Hopefully these two, and a few others, will find a receptive audience in limited release. More...


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Synopsis

Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times: the deportation of thousands of children from the United Kingdom to Australia. Almost single-handedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account and drew worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. Children as young as four had been told that their parents were dead, and been sent to children's homes on the other side of the world. Many were subjected to appalling abuse. They were promised oranges and sunshine: they got hard labour and life in institutions.

Metrics

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,393 $2,482,925
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,401-12,500) 12,456 $2,482,925
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,982 $2,482,925
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,360 $2,482,925

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group
International Releases: June 9th, 2011 (Limited) (Australia)
October 5th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia)
MPAA Rating: R for some strong language.
(Rating bulletin 2184, 8/10/2011)
Running Time: 105 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Government Corruption, Whistleblowers, Foster Family, Social Worker
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Sixteen Films, See-Saw Films
Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Emily Watson    Margaret Humphreys

Supporting Cast

David Wenham    Len
Hugo Weaving    Jack
Richard Dillane   
Kate Rutter    Vera
Greg Stone   
Tara Morice    Pauline

Uncategorized

Federay Holmes   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jim Loach    Director
Rona Munro    Screenwriter
Camilla Bray    Producer
Iain Canning    Producer
Emile Sherman    Producer
Rebecca O'Brien    Executive Producer
Arnab Banerji    Executive Producer
Linda Doring    Production Designer
Dany Cooper    Editor
Lisa Gerrard    Composer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for June 26th, 2012

June 25th, 2012

It's a good week on the home market, especially for this time of year. Not only do we have a first-run release that hit $100 million at the box office, 21 Jump Street, but we have an art house film that found massive success with moviegoers, critics, and even Awards Season voters, The Artist. There are also a couple of wide releases that should have some impact on the overall sales, Mirror Mirror and Wrath of the Titans, as well as some TV on DVD releases, limited releases, catalogue titles, etc. that are also of interest. As for Pick of the Week, The Artist on Blu-ray is the most obvious choice, but The 39 Steps on Blu-ray and Sound of Noise on DVD were also in the running. Finally, Phineas and Ferb: - The Perry Files arrived late, but it too is worthy of that honor. More...

Unlimited Number of Limited Releases Compete for Limited Audiences

October 21st, 2011

This week more than a dozen limited releases are being released, which is far too many. This level of competition means even films with great reviews, high name recognition among the cast, and strong advance buzz could struggle to find an audience. There are a number of films that have at least two of those three key ingredients, including Martha Marcy May Marlene and Oranges and Sunshine. Hopefully these two, and a few others, will find a receptive audience in limited release. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/9/2011 $0 0 3 3 $2,482,925 10/9/2023
 
International Total$2,482,925 10/9/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.