The Orphanage(2007)
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A tale of love. A story of horror.
The Orphanage Synopsis
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.
The Orphanage (2007) is a horror, drama and thriller film directed by J. A. Bayona, released on May 20, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep and Mabel Rivera. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 3,198 ratings.
- Director:
- J. A. Bayona
- Writers:
- Sergio G. Sánchez, Rubén Lardín
- Producers:
- Álvaro Augustín, Mar Targarona, Joaquín Padró
- Cinematographer:
- Óscar Faura
- Composer:
- Fernando Velázquez
- Production:
- Rodar y Rodar, Telecinco Cinema
- Budget:
- $3,400,000
- Revenue:
- $78,638,987
- Status:
- Released
The Orphanage (2007) Trailer
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The Orphanage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Belén Rueda
as Laura
Fernando Cayo
as Carlos
Roger Príncep
as Simón
Mabel Rivera
as Pilar
Montserrat Carulla
as Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdix
as Enrique
Edgar Vivar
as Balaban
Óscar Casas
as Tomás
Geraldine Chaplin
as Aurora
- Carmen López
Carmen López
as Alicia
- Óscar Lara
Óscar Lara
as Guillermo
- Georgina Avellaneda
Georgina Avellaneda
as Rita
Key crew
Directed by J. A. Bayona, written by Sergio G. Sánchez and Rubén Lardín, produced by Álvaro Augustín, Mar Targarona and Joaquín Padró.
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The Orphanage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 3,198 ratings.
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The Orphanage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Orphanage online?
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The Orphanage (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Orphanage?
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The main cast of The Orphanage (2007) includes Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera and Montserrat Carulla. The film was directed by J. A. Bayona. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Orphanage released?
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The Orphanage was released on May 20, 2007 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Orphanage worth watching?
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The Orphanage (2007) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 3,198 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Orphanage?
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Yes. The official The Orphanage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.