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Orphan (2009)

โ€œThere's something wrong with Esther.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 5,793 votes 2h 3m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#78 of 242 films from 2009 #662 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ยท Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Alex Mace

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Overview

After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.

Cast

Vera Farmigaas Kate
Peter Sarsgaardas John
Isabelle Fuhrmanas Esther
CCH Pounderas Sister Abigail
Jimmy Bennettas Daniel
Margo Martindaleas Dr. Browning
Karel Rodenas Dr. Vรคrava
Aryana Engineeras Max
Rosemary Dunsmoreas Grandma Barbara
Jamie Youngas Brenda
Lorry Ayersas Joyce
Brendan Wallas Detective
Genelle Williamsas Sister Judith
Mustafa Abdelkarimas Daniel's Friend

Facts

Release dateJuly 24, 2009
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$77,912,251 (3.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt1148204

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Questions

How long is Orphan?
Orphan runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is Orphan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 5,793 votes, which places it #78 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 68%) and #662 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Orphan?
Orphan was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jungle Cruise (2021), Carry-On (2024), Black Adam (2022).
Who stars in Orphan?
Vera Farmiga as Kate; Peter Sarsgaard as John; Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther; CCH Pounder as Sister Abigail; Jimmy Bennett as Daniel; Margo Martindale as Dr. Browning.
What is Orphan rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Orphan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37242.

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