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The Orphanage

2007, Spanish. Directed by J. A. Bayona.

A tale of love. A story of horror.

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.

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Runtime
1h 45m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Spanish
Rated
R

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7.2/10 from 3,261 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Orphanage

The Orphanage isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Details

Released
20 May 2007
Original title
El orfanato
Country
Spain
Written by
Sergio G. Sánchez
Budget
$3.4M
Box office
$79M
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Is The Orphanage worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 3,261 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Orphanage?

The Orphanage runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does The Orphanage have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Orphanage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Orphanage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Orphanage is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Orphanage on?

The Orphanage isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Orphanage?

If you liked The Orphanage, try Don't Leave the Kids Alone, Castle Freak, Don't Listen.

Who directed The Orphanage?

The Orphanage (2007) was directed by J. A. Bayona and stars Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep.

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