Orphan (2009)
An adopted child's unsettling behavior slowly unravels a family, building to a chilling, measured dread.
After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.
How intense is Orphan?
Orphan is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Orphan feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittytense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Orphan
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Orphan for you?
Is Orphan scary?
Yes, properly. Orphan is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Orphan gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Orphan sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Orphan OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Orphan?
Orphan runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Orphan?
Orphan is streaming on Max and The Roku Channel.
Does Orphan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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