Orphan (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, Orphan is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, running about 122 minutes. “There's something wrong with Esther.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.
Who’s in it. Orphan stars Vera Farmiga as Kate Coleman, Peter Sarsgaard as John Coleman, Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther and CCH Pounder as Sister Abigail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Orphan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $77.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphan (2009)?
- In US, Orphan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orphan worth watching?
- Orphan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Orphan?
- Orphan stars Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder and Jimmy Bennett.
- When was Orphan released?
- Orphan was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.