The Orphanage
The Orphanage
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The Orphanage (2007)

R (US) | Spain, Mexico | Spanish | 105 min
Directed by: J.A. Bayona
7.6

Laura, a former orphan, raises her adopted son Simón together with her husband Carlos in an old house and former orphanage where she was raised. While at the orphanage Simón tells Laura that he has five invisible friends which she believes are a product of his active imagination. Laura decides to reopen the orphanage to cater for disabled children and throws a party. During the party Simón tries to persuade Laura to go and take a look at his friends cabin but she's too busy. Later on she sees a mysterious masked boy and realizes that Simón has also disappeared. Laura feels the presence of other people in the house and months later Laura invites a team of parapsychologists to try to unravel the mystery.

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Release Date

France
(Cannes Film Festival)
2007-05-20
UK
(London FrightFest Film Festival)
2007-08-27
Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
2007-09-07
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

El orfanato
(Original title)
The Orphanage
Australia
O Orfanato
Brazil
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate