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2009·123 min·Released

Orphan

“There's something wrong with Esther.”

Horror
Thriller

After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.

7.0(5,677 votes)

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Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Kate

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John

Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman

Esther

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Sister Abigail

Jimmy Bennett

Jimmy Bennett

Daniel

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Dr. Browning

Karel Roden

Karel Roden

Dr. Värava

Aryana Engineer

Aryana Engineer

Max

Rosemary Dunsmore

Rosemary Dunsmore

Grandma Barbara

Jamie Young

Jamie Young

Brenda

Lorry Ayers

Lorry Ayers

Joyce

Brendan Wall

Brendan Wall

Detective

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Screwamazon

Written on 2/20/2016

Isabelle Fuhrman gives an epic performance. I can't really say too much without giving away spoilers, but I can see why she ended up being Clove!

CinemaSerf

Written on 11/4/2022

I had a problem with this right from the start. Just how this young girl from eastern Europe managed to get herself placed in a wealthy American family without any semblance of blood or DNA checks to establish - for real - that she was who the father "John" (Peter Sarsgaard) desperately wanted her to be. Though I did enjoy the film thereafter, that implausibility was never far from the back of my mind as we see the monster that is "Esther" (a strong performance from Isabelle Fuhrman) develop around us causing havoc and mayhem for the "Coleman" family - recently recovering from their own tragic bereavement. The concept is fascinating - an adult (and a ruthless and unstable one at that) in the persona of a child using innocence as the ultimate tool for deception is cleverly delivered by the cast and from the pen of Alex Mace. The wintry scenario and the John Ottman score also contribute well to a genuine sense of menace as those who get in her way are unceremoniously snuffed out. She even manages to ensnare the services of a young and vulnerable accomplice, too! It's a perfect example of hiding in plain sight, and is certainly one of the more effective role-playing, psychological, horror films I have seen.

Andre Gonzales

Written on 7/22/2023

This is a great movie. It's one of those movies you can only watch once though. Any more after that you know what's going on. Great ending but it ruins the movie from ever watching it again. Can't wait to see the sequel though.

Alunauwie

Written on 7/14/2026

Orphan (2009) is a psychological horror thriller that builds suspense through a disturbing adoption story and an unforgettable plot twist. Isabelle Fuhrman delivers a remarkable performance as Esther, making the film both unsettling and emotionally engaging despite a few narrative inconsistencies. It is an easy recommendation for viewers who enjoy mystery-driven horror with strong psychological tension. > By alunauwie

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I'm NOT your mommy!!!

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Killer Child Unleashed

Esther Sets Fire to the Treehouse

Esther Sets Fire to the Treehouse

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When your 9 year old orphan daughter is actually 33...

Not Just a Child

Not Just a Child

Esther's Evil Lie

Esther's Evil Lie