The Orphanage (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, The Orphanage is a drama and music film directed by Shahrbanoo Sadat, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A historic drama with musical Bollywood scenes. Kabul in the early 90s. Soviet values rule the country. Women can wear miniskirts, children can go to school and people can go to the cinema, concerts as well as universities. Life in Afghanistan is similar to life in the Western world. 14 years old Qodrat sells cinema tickets on the black market in the streets of Kabul. After selling a ticket to a secret police officer by mistake, he ends up at the Soviet orphanage, where he fakes his identity at the registration, in hope of getting more power. Everyday life for Qodrat is about friendships, falling in love, doing naughty things and going on adventures – just like it is for children in other parts of the world. However, behind the safe walls of the orphanage the world they once knew is drastically changing as the Mujahideens start the civil war.
Who’s in it. The Orphanage stars Hasibullah Rasooli as Hasib, Masihullah Feraji as Feraji, Qodratollah Qadiri as Qodrat and Sediqa Rasuli as Sediqa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Orphanage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Orphanage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Orphanage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Orphanage (2019)?
- In US, The Orphanage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Orphanage worth watching?
- The Orphanage holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Orphanage?
- The Orphanage stars Hasibullah Rasooli, Masihullah Feraji, Qodratollah Qadiri, Sediqa Rasuli and Anwar Hashimi.
- When was The Orphanage released?
- The Orphanage was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.