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The Orphanage (2007)

“A tale of love. A story of horror.”

7.2/10 · 3,203 votes 1h 45m r ThrillerDramaHorror

#53 of 208 films from 2007 #481 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by J. A. Bayona · Written by Sergio G. Sánchez

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Overview

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

Cast

Belén Ruedaas Laura
Fernando Cayoas Carlos
Roger Príncepas Simón
Mabel Riveraas Pilar
Montserrat Carullaas Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdixas Enrique
Edgar Vivaras Balaban
Óscar Casasas Tomás
Geraldine Chaplinas Aurora
Carmen Lópezas Alicia
Óscar Laraas Guillermo
Georgina Avellanedaas Rita
Carla Gordilloas Martín
Alejandro Campsas Víctor

Facts

Release dateMay 20, 2007
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
Original titleEl orfanato
LanguageES
Budget$3,400,000
Box office$78,638,987 (23.1× budget)
IMDbtt0464141

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Questions

How long is The Orphanage?
The Orphanage runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Orphanage worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 3,203 votes, which places it #53 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 75%) and #481 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Orphanage?
The Orphanage was directed by J. A. Bayona. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Society of the Snow (2023), The Impossible (2012), A Monster Calls (2016).
Who stars in The Orphanage?
Belén Rueda as Laura; Fernando Cayo as Carlos; Roger Príncep as Simón; Mabel Rivera as Pilar; Montserrat Carulla as Benigna; Andrés Gertrúdix as Enrique.
What is The Orphanage rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Orphanage?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/52116.

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