The Arbor
“A Documentary Re-Invented”
The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".
Where to watch The Arbor in United States
Metrograph
Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Amazon Video
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Arbor there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Arbor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| India | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| France | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| Spain | Filmin, DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| Brazil | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| Japan | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
| South Korea | DocAlliance Films | DocAlliance Films |
About The Arbor
The Arbor is a 2010 English-language drama and documentary film directed by Clio Barnard. The cast is led by Christine Bottomley, Manjinder Virk, Natalie Gavin. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
The Arbor was produced by Artangel Media and UK Film Council and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 22, 2010, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clio Barnard
- Release date
- October 22, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Artangel Media, UK Film Council
The Arbor cast & crew
The Arbor was directed by Clio Barnard.
The cast features Christine Bottomley as Lisa Thompson, Manjinder Virk as Lorraine Dunbar, Natalie Gavin as The Girl, George Costigan as Jimmy 'The Wig', Monica Dolan as Ann Hamilton, and Neil Dudgeon as Steve Saul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Escott, cinematography is by Ole Bratt Birkeland, and it was produced by Michael Morris and Tracy O'Riordan.
Is The Arbor worth watching?
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and documentary, The Arbor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Arbor
In United States, you can stream The Arbor on Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Arbor
Christine Bottomley
Lisa Thompson
Manjinder Virk
Lorraine Dunbar
Natalie Gavin
The Girl
George Costigan
Jimmy 'The Wig'
Monica Dolan
Ann Hamilton
Neil Dudgeon
Steve Saul
Jimi Mistry
Yousaf
Robert Emms
Young David
Kate Rutter
The Mother
Danny Webb
Max Stafford-Clark / The Father
Matthew McNulty
Andrew Dunbar
Kathryn Pogson
Pamela Dunbar
The Arbor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Arbor in United States?
The Arbor is streaming on Metrograph, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Arbor on Metrograph?
Yes — The Arbor is currently available on Metrograph in United States.
▸What language is The Arbor in?
The Arbor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Arbor?
The Arbor runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Arbor rated?
The Arbor is rated 15. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 45 ratings.
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