Orphan Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

Orphan

Release Date: Friday, July 24, 2009 Theaters

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard • Vera Farmiga • Isabelle Fuhrman • CCH Pounder

R Horror N/A

4.03 / 5.0

83% WILL SEE 17% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone.

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Who stars in Orphan – Cast List

Peter Sarsgaard
The Bride!, The Batman
Vera Farmiga
The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Departed
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Isabelle Fuhrman
The Hunger Games, Wish You Were Here
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CCH Pounder
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar 4

Who is making Orphan – Crew List

A look at Orphan behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jaume Collet-Serra last helmed The Woman in the Yard and Carry-On. The film's writer David Leslie Johnson last penned The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and Aquaman.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Screenwriters: David Leslie Johnson
Alex Mace
Producers: Jennifer Davisson
Susan Downey
Joel Silver

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Dark Castle Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Orphan

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2009

Completed

Changed Orphan movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for disturbing violent content, some sexuality and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Orphan Release Date: When was the film released?

Orphan was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 24 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 2,750 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Ugly Truth, G-Force and The Answer Man.