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The Orphanage

R20071h 45mJ. A. Bayona
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 74
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"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.

HorrorDramaThriller
BeachWifeSuppressed PastOrphanageCaveMediumHaunted HouseImaginary FriendGothic HorrorMissing Child

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Orphanage (2007) about?

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.

Who stars in The Orphanage?

The Orphanage stars Belén Rueda (Laura), Fernando Cayo (Carlos), Roger Príncep (Simón), Mabel Rivera (Pilar), Montserrat Carulla (Benigna). The film was directed by J. A. Bayona.

How long is The Orphanage?

The Orphanage has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is The Orphanage worth watching?

The Orphanage holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Horror, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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