Is The Orphans appropriate for children?

"The Orphans" is an action film about two estranged childhood friends—now on opposite sides of the law—who reunite after their first love dies. It contains strong violence throughout and is best suited for mature audiences. We don't recommend it for children due to its intense action sequences and adult themes.

What age is The Orphans suitable for?

Our verdict for The Orphans is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Orphans safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Action

Synopsis

Gab and Driss, childhood friends on bad terms since they left the orphanage, now have opposite lives - one is a cop with the IGPN, the other a fixer for thugs. When their first love dies in a suspicious accident, her 17-year-old daughter, Leïla, takes Gab's gun and sets off on the trail of a powerful organization willing to do anything to cover the case up. Forced to team up, the orphans must stop her before she crosses a line she can't return from...

Cast

Alban Lenoir

Gabriel

Dali Benssalah

Idriss

Sonia Faïdi

Leïla

Anouk Grinberg

Fanny

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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