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The Unborn (2009)

โ€œEvil will do anything to live.โ€

5.2/10 ยท 1,485 votes 1h 27m pg-13 ThrillerHorrorMystery

#234 of 242 films from 2009 #2380 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David S. Goyer ยท Written by David S. Goyer

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Overview

A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.

Cast

Odette Annableas Casey Beldon
Cam Gigandetas Mark Hardigan
Gary Oldmanas Rabbi Joseph Sendak
Idris Elbaas Arthur Wyndham
James Remaras Gordon Beldon
Ethan Cutkoskyas Barto Kozma
Meagan Goodas Romy Marshall
Jane Alexanderas Sofi Kozma
Carla Guginoas Janet Beldon
Atticus Shafferas Matty Newton
C.S. Leeas Dr. Lester Caldwell
Rhys Coiroas Mr. Shields
Michael Sassoneas Eli Walker
Rachel Brosnahanas Lisa

Facts

Release dateJanuary 9, 2009
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) โ€” shorter as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$16,000,000
Box office$76,514,050 (4.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt1139668

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Questions

How long is The Unborn?
The Unborn runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Unborn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.2/10 across 1,485 votes, which places it #234 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 4%) and #2380 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Unborn?
The Unborn was directed by David S. Goyer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Invisible (2007), Blade: Trinity (2004).
Who stars in The Unborn?
Odette Annable as Casey Beldon; Cam Gigandet as Mark Hardigan; Gary Oldman as Rabbi Joseph Sendak; Idris Elba as Arthur Wyndham; James Remar as Gordon Beldon; Ethan Cutkosky as Barto Kozma.
What is The Unborn rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Unborn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1913.

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