Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite movies about orphans and orphanages.
Some of the sweetest and most inspirational movies of all time are those that feature the life of a child who has been abandoned by his or her parents, whether through a death or a circumstance such as war. These stories that touch our hearts in the deepest place possible. It’s no wonder that some absolutely amazing films have told the story of an orphaned child. What are the best movies about orphans and group homes? Vote up your favorites below and see where they rank!
The movies on this list have been ranked as the best of films on this topic. Some of these films are classic greats in the film industry that have forever impacted our hearts. Some of the movies featured here are based on true events of survival, finding a home, and the impact that losing a parent can have on a child. Others are based on famous fictional books and fictional orphans.
This list features the best movies about orphans including, Les Miserables, Hugo, The Jungle Book, Jane Eyre, Great Expectations, Oliver, The Red Violin, August Rush, The Book Thief, and The Cider House Rules. Vote up the best orphan and orphanage movies below.
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29520Shazam!
Zachary Levi, Mark StrongReleased: 2019
Directed by: David F. Sandberg
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10635A Little Princess
Camilla Belle, Liam CunninghamReleased: 1995
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
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9436Hugo
Jude Law, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2011
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
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9840The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Liam Neeson, Tilda SwintonReleased: 2005
Directed by: Andrew Adamson
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8631Lilo & Stitch
Tia Carrere, Ving RhamesReleased: 2002
Directed by: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
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8633Anne of Green Gables
Richard Farnsworth, Zack WardReleased: 1985
Directed by: Kevin Sullivan
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9944Oliver Twist
Alec Guinness, Diana DorsReleased: 1948
Directed by: David Lean
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9238The Book Thief
Geoffrey Rush, Emily WatsonReleased: 2013
Directed by: Brian Percival
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7931August Rush
Robin Williams, Keri RussellReleased: 2007
Directed by: Kirsten Sheridan
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5917Tom Jones
Albert Finney, Lynn RedgraveReleased: 1963
Directed by: Tony Richardson
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5922Pete's Dragon
Mickey Rooney, Shelley WintersReleased: 1977
Directed by: Don Chaffey
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6535The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Batman is an orphan, too!13
5435The Jungle Book
Clint Howard, George SandersReleased: 1967
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
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277Batman Begins
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2005
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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4326Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Angela Lansbury, Roddy McDowallReleased: 1971
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
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5238Man of Steel
Henry Cavill, Amy AdamsReleased: 2013
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Don't forget Superman is an orphan!17
2820The Blues Brothers
Carrie Fisher, Aretha FranklinReleased: 1980
Directed by: John Landis
Jake and Elwood's mission from God was in order to save the orphanage they were raised in.
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3127The Cider House Rules
Charlize Theron, Michael CaineReleased: 1999
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
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2119Autumn Blood
Peter Stormare, Sophie LoweReleased: 2013
Directed by: Markus Blunder
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2018Boys Town
Mickey Rooney, Spencer TracyReleased: 1938
Directed by: Norman Taurog
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2020The Cold Lands
Lili Taylor, John VentimigliaReleased: 2013
Directed by: Tom Gilroy
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51The Secret Garden
Colin Firth, Maeve DermodyReleased: 2020
Directed by: Marc Munden
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1616In The Family
Brian Murray, Trevor St. JohnReleased: 2011
Directed by: Patrick Wang
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2731Great Expectations
Alec Guinness, Jean SimmonsReleased: 1946
Directed by: David Lean
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5471Oliver!
Oliver Reed, Leonard RossiterReleased: 1968
Directed by: Carol Reed
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