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Orphan -- A husband and wife who recently lost their baby adopt a 9-year-old girl who is not nearly as innocent as she claims to be.
Orphan -- Clip: The orphanage has never heard of her
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Orphan -- Interview: CCH Pounder "On how she responds to Esther's quirks"
Orphan -- A couple adopt a disturbed young girl in this trailer for the horror film

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
David Johnson (screenplay)
Alex Mace (story)
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Release Date:
24 July 2009 (USA) See more »
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Tagline:
Can you keep a secret? See more »
Plot:
A husband and wife who recently lost their baby adopt a 9-year-old girl who is not nearly as innocent as she claims to be. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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User Reviews:
Excellet Horror Thriller See more (255 total) »

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Also Known As:
"Esther" - Japan (English title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for disturbing violent content, some sexuality and language.
Runtime:
123 min
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1.85 : 1 See more »
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #45301) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Canada:18A (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | UK:15 | South Korea:18 | Ireland:18 (original rating) | Singapore:M18 | South Africa:16 | Singapore:NC-16 (edited for re-rating) | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Ireland:16 (re-rating on appeal) | Netherlands:16 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R16 | Finland:K-15 | Hong Kong:III | Taiwan:R-12 | Hungary:18 | Portugal:M/18 | Japan:R15+ | Norway:15 | Mexico:B15 | Peru:14 | Argentina:16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Iceland:16 | France:-12 | Malaysia:18PL

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The language spoken by the Saarne Institute receptionist is Estonian; this is what she says: "Saarne Instituute, kas ma saan teid aidata?" (Saarne Institute, can I help you?) "Kuidas palun?" (I'm sorry?) "Ma ei saa aru. Oota üks silmapilk." (I don't understand. Wait a moment.)See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: When Kate is shopping in the grocery store with Esther and Max , Sister Abigail calls Kate on her cell phone. as Kate is pushing the cart they come upon 12-packs of 7-Up, but in the next shot they change to 2-liter bottles of 7-Up without them even pushing the cart forward.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
John Coleman:Hang on. I know. You're doin' so good. You're doin' so good, honey. You all right?
Kate Coleman:Yeah.
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Movie Connections:
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96 out of 134 people found the following review useful.
Excellet Horror Thriller, 26 July 2009
Author: radchuck03 from United States

I have not seen a decent horror film in a long time, but this one is definitely worth the money. Be sure to use the restrooms before the start of the movie, as it is very riveting and suspenseful. Except for one sex scene between the husband and wife, this film can be viewed by mature children accompanied by an adult. It is very well written, and well-balanced. Personally I found this film very entertaining, suspenseful, and the plot cleverly written. Without getting into too much detail and ruining it for everyone else, this movie is in a category in which the story could become true in the future. Isabel Furhman did a great job starring as an orphan adopted by a couple who was looking to fill a void in the family due to an earlier tragedy. Her ability to manipulate her siblings as well as her adoptive father, thoroughly frustrates the mother. As the movie progresses, her manipulative abilities become more apparent and deadly. This is a must-see movie and I said money well spent.

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