Case 39 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Case 39 is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Christian Alvart, running about 109 minutes. “Some cases should never be opened.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.
Who’s in it. Case 39 stars Renée Zellweger as Emily Jenkins, Jodelle Ferland as Lillith Sullivan, Ian McShane as Detective Mike Barron and Kerry O'Malley as Margaret Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Case 39 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29M 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 Case 39 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Case 39 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Case 39 (2009)?
- In US, Case 39 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 Case 39 worth watching?
- Case 39 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Case 39?
- Case 39 stars Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Kerry O'Malley and Callum Keith Rennie.
- When was Case 39 released?
- Case 39 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.