Orphan: First Kill Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

there's always been something wrong with esther.

Dec. 7, 2022

Orphan: First Kill

Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 Paramount+ Friday, August 19, 2022 Limited

Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Ethan Erwin, David Coggeshall, William Brent Bell, Rossif Sutherland, Alex Mace, Hal Sadoff, Hiro Kanagawa, James Tomlinson, Matthew Finlan, Morgan Giraudet

R Horror 1 hr, 39 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.

Cited as official plot version

Horror Thriller Prequel

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Orphan: First Kill.

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Isabelle Fuhrman
Wish You Were Here, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2
Julia Stiles
Chosen Family , The Silver Linings Playbook
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Rossif Sutherland
... Richard Mauerova

Possessor Uncut, A Call to Spy
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Matthew Finlan
... Gunnar

My Fake Boyfriend
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Morgan Giraudet
... Mr. Klammer
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Hiro Kanagawa
... Donnan

Elektra

Crew Behind the Film

The Orphan: First Kill behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director William Brent Bell last directed Lord of Misrule and Brahms: The Boy II. The film's writer David Coggeshall last wrote The Family Plan and The Haunting in Georgia.

Director: William Brent Bell
Screenwriter: David Coggeshall
Producers: William Brent Bell
Ethan Erwin
Alex Mace
Hal Sadoff
James Tomlinson

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Dark Castle Entertainment; Eagle Vision; Paramount Players; Sierra/Affinity

Additional Information

MPA Rating: R Restricted for bloody violence, language and brief sexual content
Runtime: 1 hr, 39 m
Tagline: there's always been something wrong with esther.
Also known as: Esther
Language: English

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Official Orphan: First Kill movie trailers and clips.

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Orphan: First Kill Official Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the Orphan: First Kill movie production.

Key Facts

A prequel to the 2009 film Orphan.

Production Updates

Dec 2021

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Orphan: First Kill was released in Paramount+ on Friday, August 19, 2022. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Beast, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and Bullet Proof.

Movie Theaters

2022-08-19 Limited

United States

Streaming

2022-08-19 Paramount+

United States

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