Oranges and Sunshine (2011)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $2,482,925 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,482,925 | |
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| 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
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group |
| International Releases: | June 9th, 2011 (Limited) (Australia)
October 5th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia) |
| MPA Rating: | R for some strong language. (Rating bulletin 2184, 8/10/2011) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Social Worker, Whistleblowers |
| Social setting: | Foster Family |
| 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: | United Kingdom, Australia |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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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 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Emily Watson | Margaret Humphreys |
Supporting
| David Wenham | Len | |
| Hugo Weaving | Jack | |
| Richard Dillane | ||
| Kate Rutter | Vera | |
| Greg Stone | ||
| Tara Morice | Pauline |
| Federay Holmes |
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.
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
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group |
| International Releases: | June 9th, 2011 (Limited) (Australia)
October 5th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia) |
| MPA Rating: | R for some strong language. (Rating bulletin 2184, 8/10/2011) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Social Worker, Whistleblowers |
| Social setting: | Foster Family |
| 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: | United Kingdom, Australia |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
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 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Emily Watson | Margaret Humphreys |
Supporting
| David Wenham | Len | |
| Hugo Weaving | Jack | |
| Richard Dillane | ||
| Kate Rutter | Vera | |
| Greg Stone | ||
| Tara Morice | Pauline |
| Federay Holmes |
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 |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.