The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philarmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the focus of much interest and fascination. Now 87 years old and recently retired, Orin looks back on her remarkable life and career, insisting that a fuss should not be made, much preferring to play a supporting role to the family, students, friends, and colleagues that surround her.
Where to watch The Only Girl in the Orchestra in United States
Can I watch The Only Girl in the Orchestra in United States? Yes — you can stream The Only Girl in the Orchestra in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is The Only Girl in the Orchestra streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Only Girl in the Orchestra
The Only Girl in the Orchestra is a 2023 English-language documentary and music film directed by Molly O'Brien. The cast is led by Orin O'Brien, Molly O'Brien, George O'Brien. It has a runtime of 0h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Only Girl in the Orchestra was produced by New York Philharmonic, Mobworks, and LFR INDUSTRIES and made in United States of America. It was released on November 9, 2023, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Molly O'Brien
- Release date
- November 9, 2023
- OTT release
- December 4, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- New York Philharmonic, Mobworks, LFR INDUSTRIES
The Only Girl in the Orchestra cast & crew
The Only Girl in the Orchestra was directed by Molly O'Brien.
The cast features Orin O'Brien as Self, Molly O'Brien as Self / Narrator, George O'Brien as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Marguerite Churchill as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), and Leonard Bernstein as Self (archive footage) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Laura Karpman, cinematography is by Martina Radwan, and it was produced by Errol Morris and Lisa Remington.
Is The Only Girl in the Orchestra worth watching?
The Only Girl in the Orchestra holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 0h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, The Only Girl in the Orchestra is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Only Girl in the Orchestra
In United States, you can stream The Only Girl in the Orchestra on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 4, 2024.
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Cast of The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Orin O'Brien
Self
Molly O'Brien
Self / Narrator
George O'Brien
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marguerite Churchill
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leonard Bernstein
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Only Girl in the Orchestra — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Only Girl in the Orchestra in United States?
The Only Girl in the Orchestra is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Only Girl in the Orchestra on Netflix?
Yes — The Only Girl in the Orchestra is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Only Girl in the Orchestra in?
The Only Girl in the Orchestra is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Only Girl in the Orchestra?
The Only Girl in the Orchestra runs 0 hours 35 minutes (35 minutes).
▸What is The Only Girl in the Orchestra rated?
The Only Girl in the Orchestra is rated G. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 70 ratings.
▸When did The Only Girl in the Orchestra release on OTT?
The Only Girl in the Orchestra became available digitally on December 4, 2024.
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