The Orphanage
El orfanato
“A tale of love. A story of horror.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Orphanage (2007) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-23
Top Cast
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Belén Rueda
Laura
Fernando Cayo
Carlos
Roger Príncep
Simón
Mabel Rivera
Pilar
Montserrat Carulla
Benigna
Andrés Gertrúdix
Enrique
Edgar Vivar
Balaban
Óscar Casas
Tomás
Geraldine Chaplin
Aurora
Carmen López
Alicia
Óscar Lara
Guillermo
Georgina Avellaneda
Rita
Carla Gordillo
Martín
Alejandro Camps
Víctor
Enric Arquimbau
Jefe Grupo Terapia
Blanca Martínez
Mujer Grupo Terapia
Isabel Friera
Antonia Cuidadora
Jordi Cardus
Niño Ciego
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 28, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$78.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
23.13x
+$75.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. A. Bayona
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio G. Sánchez
- Original Score
- Fernando Velázquez
- Original Title
- El orfanato
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $3.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $78.6M
- Production Studios
- Rodar y Rodar, Telecinco Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. A. Bayona
Sergio G. Sánchez, Rubén Lardín
Fernando Velázquez
Óscar Faura
Elena Ruiz
Guillermo del Toro, Joaquín Padró, Mar Targarona, Álvaro Augustín
Department Leadership Roster
J. A. Bayona
Director
Fernando Velázquez
Original Music Composer
María Reyes
Costume Design
Elena Ruiz
Editor
Joaquín Padró
Producer
Mar Targarona
Producer
Sergio G. Sánchez
Screenplay
Álvaro Augustín
Producer
Óscar Faura
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orphanage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Orphanage about?
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.
Who directed The Orphanage?
The Orphanage was directed by J. A. Bayona.
Who stars in The Orphanage?
The principal cast of The Orphanage includes Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera, Montserrat Carulla.
When was The Orphanage released and how long is it?
The Orphanage was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Orphanage?
The Orphanage had a reported production budget of $3.4M and grossed $78.6M at the worldwide box office (23.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Orphanage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Orphanage was composed by Fernando Velázquez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Orphanage?
The Orphanage holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).