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Case 39

  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
90K
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Case 39 (2009)
A social worker (Zellweger) fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected.
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A social worker fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected.A social worker fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected.A social worker fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected.

  • Director
    • Christian Alvart
  • Writer
    • Ray Wright
  • Stars
    • Renée Zellweger
    • Ian McShane
    • Jodelle Ferland
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    90K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,172
    12
    • Director
      • Christian Alvart
    • Writer
      • Ray Wright
    • Stars
      • Renée Zellweger
      • Ian McShane
      • Jodelle Ferland
    • 309User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Case 39
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    Le cas 39
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    Case 39: International Trailer
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    "Mrs. Sullivan"
    Clip 0:38
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    Case 39: Closet
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    Case 39: Underwater
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    Case 39: On Fire
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    What Scares Bradley Cooper?
    Featurette 0:49
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    Photos93

    Renée Zellweger in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger and Bradley Cooper in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger in Case 39 (2009)
    Bradley Cooper in Case 39 (2009)
    Kerry O'Malley and Callum Keith Rennie in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger and Callum Keith Rennie in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger and Bradley Cooper in Case 39 (2009)
    Renée Zellweger and Ian McShane in Case 39 (2009)

    Top cast

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    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Emily Jenkins
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Detective Barron
    Jodelle Ferland
    Jodelle Ferland
    • Lilith Sullivan
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Doug
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Edward Sullivan
    Adrian Lester
    Adrian Lester
    • Wayne
    Kerry O'Malley
    Kerry O'Malley
    • Margaret Sullivan
    Cynthia Stevenson
    Cynthia Stevenson
    • Nancy
    Alexander Conti
    Alexander Conti
    • Diego
    Philip Cabrita
    • Javier
    Vanesa Tomasino
    Vanesa Tomasino
    • Javier's Wife
    Mary Black
    Mary Black
    • Custody Judge
    Domenico D'Ambrosio
    • Plainclothes Cop
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Therapist
    J. Winston Carroll
    • Judge
    • (as John Carroll)
    Michael Bean
    • Co-Worker
    Lesley Ewen
    Lesley Ewen
    • Co-Worker
    David Patrick Green
    David Patrick Green
    • Chief Psychiatrist
    • Director
      • Christian Alvart
    • Writer
      • Ray Wright
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This movie was completed in 2007, and was initially scheduled for an American release in August 2008, but was delayed twice before its final release date on October 1, 2010, three years after completing production.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 17 mins) When Emily locks herself in the bedroom at night, Lilith tries to break down the door. When she stops, Emily is on the ground next to the closet. When Emily opens the closet, it is daylight outside. As Emily runs out of the house, it is night again.
    • Quotes

      Douglas J. Ames: Everybody has fears... now, what scares you?

      Lillith Sullivan: Me.

      Douglas J. Ames: You scare yourself?

      Lillith Sullivan: Sometimes.

      Douglas J. Ames: Why? What about yourself scares you?

      Lillith Sullivan: I have bad thoughts.

      Douglas J. Ames: About what?

      Lillith Sullivan: People.

      Douglas J. Ames: People in general or... certain people?

      Lillith Sullivan: Certain people.

      Douglas J. Ames: Like who?

      Lillith Sullivan: You.

      Douglas J. Ames: You have bad thoughts about me? Why?

      Lillith Sullivan: I just do.

      Douglas J. Ames: Did I do something or say something that upset you?

      Lillith Sullivan: It's just... the way you are.

      Douglas J. Ames: How am I?

      Lillith Sullivan: Facile.

      Douglas J. Ames: Facile? Pfff... do you even know what that means?

      Lillith Sullivan: Easily comprehended, often lacking sincerity or depth. You're smug too... want me to tell you what that means?

      Douglas J. Ames: Uhm, If I... seem smug or facile, I want...

      Lillith Sullivan: Don't apologize.

      Douglas J. Ames: Why not?

      Lillith Sullivan: You're a grown-up... it's embarrassing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Phelous & the Movies: Phelous Is on Case 39 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Stat Quo (as Stanley Benton), Gerald Griffin & Lt. Mo (as Todd Moore)
      Performed by Stat Quo
      Courtesy of Interscope Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews309

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    A suspenseful film, full of threat and uncertainty
    This film is about a social worker taking a young girl into her home, as the girl's parents tried to kill her.

    Though Renee Zellweger is not particularly convincing as a social worker, she conveys her feeling of threat very well, making her stressed out character vivid. The plot is good, as at first it makes you feel so sympathetic and sorry for the girl, then it slowly prepares you for something entirely different. The story is so engaging and scary, that I wanted to see more of what's going to happen, yet I wanted to see less because it's scary. "Case 39" is successful in creating a suspenseful atmosphere, full of threat and uncertainty. I don't know why "Case 39" is having trouble getting distribution and and a release date, as I find it a very scary horror film.
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    • Gordon-11
    • Jan 22, 2010

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    FAQ11

    • What is "Case 39" about?
    • Is 'Case 39' based on a book?
    • Why did Lily keep falling asleep during class?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MySpace
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Đứa Con Của Quỷ
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA(flyover shots)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Vantage
      • Misher Films
      • Anonymous Content
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,261,851
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,350,570
      • Oct 3, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,190,603
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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