Oranges and Sunshine 2011

In this gripping drama, social worker Margaret Humphreys unearths a shocking truth: thousands of British children were secretly deported to Australia, leaving their families forever changed. With courage and determination, she battles against the odds to reunite shattered families, exposing a corrupt system and fighting for justice.

In this gripping drama, social worker Margaret Humphreys unearths a shocking truth: thousands of British children were secretly deported to Australia, leaving their families forever changed. With courage and determination, she battles against the odds to reunite shattered families, exposing a corrupt system and fighting for justice.

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Oranges and Sunshine does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Metacritic

60

Metascore

6.9

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

71%

TOMATOMETER

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70%

User Score

IMDb

7.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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1st AACTA Awards 2012

Nomination

Best Film

David Wenham
Nomination

Best Lead Actor

David Wenham
Emily Watson
Nomination

Best Lead Actress

Emily Watson
Hugo Weaving
Win

Best Supporting Actor

Hugo Weaving
Nomination

Best Editing[A]

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Best Costume Design[A]

Nomination

AFI Members' Choice Award[A]

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