The Unloved
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Overview
Lucy is eleven years old. Having been neglected by her estranged mother and father, she is placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow Lucy's struggle to cope with the system. Her saving is her self-belief and her certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit. Hers is a heroic quest for love, beauty and tran...
Director / Creator
Samantha Morton
Writers
Tony Grisoni, Samantha Morton
Top Cast
About The Unloved (2009)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Unloved (2009) is a Drama film from United Kingdom. the film was directed by Samantha Morton from a screenplay by Tony Grisoni and Samantha Morton. It runs 1 hour and 46 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Lucy is eleven years old. Having been neglected by her estranged mother and father, she is placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow Lucy's struggle to cope with the system. Her saving is her self-belief and her certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit. Hers is a heroic quest for love, beauty and transcendence.
Cast and crew
The film stars Molly Windsor, Robert Carlyle, and Susan Lynch in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Tony Grisoni and Samantha Morton, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Unloved holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,246 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 95%. Notable recognition: Won 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 4 nominations total. These numbers place The Unloved within the broader landscape of Drama cinema from 2009, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Unloved is currently available to stream with a subscription on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, or Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Unloved is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama films, The Unloved offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2009 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Molly Windsor and Robert Carlyle are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Unloved on your watchlist for later.
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