The Orphanage
“A tale of love. A story of horror.”
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.
Where to watch The Orphanage in United States
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Where is The Orphanage streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | Stan | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About The Orphanage
The Orphanage is a 2007 Spanish-language horror, drama and thriller film directed by J. A. Bayona. The cast is led by Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 3100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Orphanage was produced by Rodar y Rodar and Telecinco Cinema and made in Spain. It was released on May 20, 2007, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $79 million worldwide.
- Director
- J. A. Bayona
- Writers
- Sergio G. Sánchez
- Release date
- May 20, 2007
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $79 million
- Production
- Rodar y Rodar, Telecinco Cinema
The Orphanage cast & crew
The Orphanage was directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez.
The cast features Belén Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as Carlos, Roger Príncep as Simón, Mabel Rivera as Pilar, Montserrat Carulla as Benigna, and Andrés Gertrúdix as Enrique.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fernando Velázquez, cinematography is by Óscar Faura, and it was produced by Guillermo del Toro and Joaquín Padró.
Is The Orphanage worth watching?
The Orphanage holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,131 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, drama, and thriller, The Orphanage is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Orphanage
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Cast of The Orphanage
Belén Rueda
Laura
Fernando Cayo
Carlos
Roger Príncep
Simón
Mabel Rivera
Pilar
Montserrat Carulla
Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdix
Enrique
Edgar Vivar
Balaban
Óscar Casas
Tomás
Geraldine Chaplin
Aurora
Carmen López
Alicia
Óscar Lara
Guillermo
Georgina Avellaneda
Rita
The Orphanage — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Orphanage in United States?
The Orphanage is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Orphanage in?
The Orphanage is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Orphanage?
The Orphanage runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Orphanage rated?
The Orphanage is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 3,131 ratings.
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