The Orphanage (2007)
📌 Available on Apple TV and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A mother returns to her childhood home, once an orphanage, determined to restore it and reclaim her past. When her son befriends an invisible companion, innocent moments darken into something far more sinister. The film weaves intimate emotional truth with creeping dread, as the boundary between memory and haunting reality dissolves. What unfolds is a deeply human tragedy masked in the language of supernatural terror.
Will this fit your taste?
Watchprint
Supernatural mystery
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
105 min
Original language
Spanish
Country of origin
Spain
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorJ. A. Bayona
WritingSergio G. Sánchez
CastBelén RuedaFernando CayoRoger PríncepMabel RiveraMontserrat Carulla
ProductionGuillermo del ToroJoaquín PadróMar TargaronaÁlvaro Augustín
MusicFernando VelázquezOriol TarragóXavi Mas
CinematographyÓscar FauraRoger Martínez
Where to watch The Orphanage
Current viewing options based on the best data we have.
Now available through 6 official offers on 2 platforms
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✅ 6 official offers🎬 2 platforms🌍 May vary by country
Where to Watch
6 platforms available · Prices may vary by country
✨Availability Snapshot6 offers
The Orphanage is currently listed across official watch options including Apple TV and Prime Video.
Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 3.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📺Providers2🎟️Lowest rent3.49 GBP🛒Lowest buy3.99 GBP
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Videos for The Orphanage
One official video is currently available for this title, with the legacy trailer kept as a fallback when needed.
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![The Orphanage (2007) Original Trailer [FHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t-OlnNqnddQ/hqdefault.jpg)
📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier23.1x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 23.1x📈 ROI: +2,213%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$3.4M3.4 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$78.6M78.6 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$75.2M+75.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
23.1x23.1x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $3.4M • Revenue: $78.6M • Commercial gap: +$75.2M ROI +2,213%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Belén Rueda
Laura
Fernando Cayo
Carlos
Roger Príncep
Simón
Mabel Rivera
Pilar
Montserrat Carulla
Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdix
Enrique
Edgar Vivar
Balaban
Óscar Casas
Tomás
Show the rest of the cast
Geraldine Chaplin
Aurora
Carmen López
Alicia
Óscar Lara
Guillermo
Georgina Avellaneda
Rita
Carla Gordillo
Martín
Alejandro Camps
Víctor
Director: J. A. Bayona
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Where can I watch The Orphanage?
The film is available on Prime Video and Apple TV, allowing you to watch it anytime and anywhere. You can subscribe to either platform to access the film in high quality.
2Is The Orphanage suitable for children and families?
No, the film is a horror and thriller drama not suitable for young children. It is recommended for adults and older teens only due to frightening scenes and heavy dramatic content.
3How long is The Orphanage?
The film is 105 minutes long (1 hour and 45 minutes), making it a suitable length for a single viewing session without fatigue.
4Who is the director of The Orphanage and what is its significance?
The film is directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, a renowned Spanish director. Released in 2007, it achieved worldwide success in horror and drama cinema and is considered one of the distinctive works that left a mark on European filmmaking.
5What is the plot of The Orphanage in brief?
The story revolves around a woman who returns to an old house filled with painful memories and decides to reopen the orphanage that was once her only refuge. When her family arrives at this place, strange and terrifying events unfold, revealing dark secrets from the past.
6Who stars in The Orphanage?
The film stars Belén Rueda in the lead role, alongside Fernando Cayo and other actors such as Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera, and Montserrat Carulla. The cast delivers strong performances that enhance the film's quality.
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