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Orphan

"There's something wrong with Esther."

2009-07-24 Horror 2hr 2m

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

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Storyline

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

  • Released
    2009-07-24
  • Revenue
    $77,912,251
  • Budget
    $20,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 2m
  • Genre
    Horror, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Eesti
  • imdb-logo
    7
  • Production
    Dark Castle Entertainment, Appian Way

Crew

Jaume Collet-Serra
Director
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Screenplay
Leonardo DiCaprio
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga
Kate
Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard
John
Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman
Esther
CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder
Sister Abigail
Jimmy Bennett

Jimmy Bennett
Daniel
Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale
Dr. Browning
Karel Roden

Karel Roden
Dr. Värava
Aryana Engineer

Aryana Engineer
Max
Rosemary Dunsmore

Rosemary Dunsmore
Grandma Barbara
Jamie Young

Jamie Young
Brenda
Lorry Ayers

Lorry Ayers
Joyce
Brendan Wall

Brendan Wall
Detective
Genelle Williams

Genelle Williams
Sister Judith
Mustafa Abdelkarim

Mustafa Abdelkarim
Daniel's Friend
Landon Norris

Landon Norris
Daniel's Friend
Julien Elia

Julien Elia
Hospital Receptionist
Leni Parker

Leni Parker
Delivery Room Nurse
Gemma James Smith

Gemma James Smith
Teacher
Pia Ajango

Pia Ajango
Saarne Institute Receptionist
Matthew Raudsepp

Matthew Raudsepp
Saarne Institute Orderly
Sugith Varughese

Sugith Varughese
ICU Doctor
Luis Oliva

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ICU Nurse
Ferelith Young

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Waiting Room Nurse
Andrew Shaver

Andrew Shaver
Injection Doctor

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A Review by Screwamazon 10

Written by Screwamazon on 2016-02-20

Isabelle Fuhrman gives an epic performance. I can't really say too much without giving away spoilers, but I can see why she ended up being C... read more

Isabelle Fuhrman gives an epic performance. I can't really say too much without giving away spoilers, but I can see why she ended up being Clove!

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-11-04

I had a problem with this right from the start. Just how this young girl from eastern Europe managed to get herself placed in a wealthy Amer... read more

I had a problem with this right from the start. Just how this young girl from eastern Europe managed to get herself placed in a wealthy American family without any semblance of blood or DNA checks to establish - for real - that she was who the father "John" (Peter Sarsgaard) desperately wanted her to be. Though I did enjoy the film thereafter, that implausibility was never far from the back of my mind as we see the monster that is "Esther" (a strong performance from Isabelle Fuhrman) develop around us causing havoc and mayhem for the "Coleman" family - recently recovering from their own tragic bereavement. The concept is fascinating - an adult (and a ruthless and unstable one at that) in the persona of a child using innocence as the ultimate tool for deception is cleverly delivered by the cast and from the pen of Alex Mace. The wintry scenario and the John Ottman score also contribute well to a genuine sense of menace as those who get in her way are unceremoniously snuffed out. She even manages to ensnare the services of a young and vulnerable accomplice, too! It's a perfect example of hiding in plain sight, and is certainly one of the more effective role-playing, psychological, horror films I have seen.

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 8

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-07-22

This is a great movie. It's one of those movies you can only watch once though. Any more after that you know what's going on. Great ending b... read more

This is a great movie. It's one of those movies you can only watch once though. Any more after that you know what's going on. Great ending but it ruins the movie from ever watching it again. Can't wait to see the sequel though.

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A Review by Screwamazon

Isabelle Fuhrman gives an epic performance. I can't really say too much without giving away spoilers, but I can see why she ended up being Clove!...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Screwamazon 10

Written by Screwamazon on 2016-02-20

Isabelle Fuhrman gives an epic performance. I can't really say too much without giving away spoilers, but I can see why she ended up being Clove!...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-11-04

I had a problem with this right from the start. Just how this young girl from eastern Europe managed to get herself placed in a wealthy American family without any semblance of blood or DNA checks to ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by SoSmooth1982 8

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-07-22

This is a great movie. It's one of those movies you can only watch once though. Any more after that you know what's going on. Great ending but it ruins the movie from ever watching it again. Can't wai...

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