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The Bad Orphan

2024·Movie
1h 30min

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, mystery, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Jessica and Karl, loving parents to Rhiannon, who after years of trying to add to their family are elated to adopt Gabby, an 8-year-old orphan born with personal challenges. Their ideas of a perfect family come into question when they discover that Gabby is a troubled little girl, and the family begins to believe things aren’t what they seem. As the unsettling behavior of their “child” worsens and lies are uncovered, cracks in the family dynamic form with Jessica becoming increasingly concerned that adopted daughter Gabby is a threat to their family.
Troubled ChildAdoption HorrorFamily SecretsPsychological ThrillerUnsettling BehaviorMysteryIntrigueDark Family Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bad Orphan

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Where can I stream The Bad Orphan legally?

The Bad Orphan is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bad Orphan worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bad Orphan rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Bad Orphan?

1 h 30 min

The Bad Orphan runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Bad Orphan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Bad Orphan?

3CAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bad Orphan in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bad Orphan use?

Depraved DwarfFraming the Guilty PartyGirlish PigtailsOlder Than They LookBittersweet EndingLarge HamEstablishing Character MomentBitch in Sheep's ClothingWounded Gazelle GambitConsummate LiarVery Loosely Based on a True StoryHere We Go Again!and 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Bad Orphan, including Depraved Dwarf, Framing the Guilty Party, Girlish Pigtails.