
The Arbor(2010)
“A Documentary Re-Invented”
Overview
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".
Director
Clio Barnard
Studio
Artangel Media
Revenue
$21K
Cast

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

Neil Dudgeon
as Steve Saul

Jimi Mistry
as Yousaf

Robert Emms
as Young David

Kate Rutter
as The Mother

Danny Webb
as Max Stafford-Clark / The Father

Matthew McNulty
as Andrew Dunbar

Kathryn Pogson
as Pamela Dunbar
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$21K
Production Companies
Artangel Media • UK Film Council
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Arbor?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Arbor (2010).
What is The Arbor about?▼
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".
Who directed The Arbor?▼
The Arbor was directed by Clio Barnard and released in 2010. It is a drama, documentary film.
How long is The Arbor?▼
The Arbor has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Arbor?▼
The cast of The Arbor includes 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 more.
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