The Orphanage (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2007, The Orphanage is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by J. A. Bayona, running about 105 minutes. “A tale of love. A story of horror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Orphanage stars Belén Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as Carlos, Roger Príncep as Simón and Mabel Rivera as Pilar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Orphanage has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $78.6M 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 The Orphanage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Orphanage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Orphanage (2007)?
- In US, The Orphanage 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 The Orphanage worth watching?
- The Orphanage holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Orphanage?
- The Orphanage stars Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera and Montserrat Carulla.
- When was The Orphanage released?
- The Orphanage was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.