Shetland star’s forgotten Glasgow-set comedy-drama is now streaming for free

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In the UK, you can currently stream for free the comedy-drama “Orphans,” which features Douglas Henshall, a well-known actor from the series “Shetland.

1998’s movie titled thus, penned and helmed by Peter Mullan, depicts Henshall as Michael Flynn – a character who seeks out his estranged sister and brothers in Glasgow after their mother passes away.

In mourning, three egotistical brothers unintentionally create havoc for themselves and their fragile sister, who finds herself estranged among her kin as they confront the boundaries of sin and forgiveness.)

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In the UK, you can now stream the comedy-drama that stars Gary Lewis and Stephen McCole in their supporting roles. It was added to Channel 4’s streaming platform following its late-night broadcast on Film4 earlier this week.

Initially receiving less attention at its premiere, the movie “Orphans” has since become a decent success among audiences. It currently boasts a commendable user score of 7.0 out of 10 on IMDb based on 1900 reviews.

The user praised the entire movie, stating that it was skillfully directed and had an enjoyable cast and music. They particularly admired Rosemarie Stevenson’s acting as Sheila, commenting that she was outstanding. Lastly, they congratulated Mullan for creating such a remarkable drama.

As a gaming enthusiast diving headfirst into the world of theatre, let me tell you that “Orphans” is an outstanding blend of dramatic intrigue and comedic relief, served up in a clever, unexpected way that’ll make you question your initial impressions of each scene – it’s a riveting exploration of how drama and comedy can intertwine perfectly!

The movie initially appears to be a straightforward story about four siblings dealing with their mother’s passing. However, it unexpectedly transforms into a stunning exploration, earning praise as one of the standout British films in recent years.

Contrary to the favorable IMDb opinions, the overall response to the movie has been quite divided, as indicated by Rotten Tomatoes with a 47% approval rating based on 19 critic’s reviews. In stark contrast, the audience’s feedback is significantly more positive, with an impressive score of 78%.

In the early stages of his career, Henshall worked on a project titled “Orphans.” However, he later achieved significant success by taking on the lead role as Detective Inspector Jimmy Pérez in BBC’s crime drama series, “Shetland,” featuring prominently for seven seasons.

Orphans is streaming now on Channel 4.

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2025-09-02 10:20