The Orphanage

2018·Movie
1h 36min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Orphanage fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

France, 1911. Louise Perreau, struggling financially to raise her son Gaston, gets a new job in Paris that brings her hope for a better life.
Historical DramaEarly 20th Century FranceStruggling MotherEconomic HardshipClass ConflictSocial CommentaryHope and DespairCharacter-DrivenFrench Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Philippe Niang
Written by:
Philippe Niang

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Orphanage

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Where can I stream The Orphanage legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexTubi TV

The Orphanage is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Orphanage worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Orphanage?

1 h 36 min

The Orphanage runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is The Orphanage in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Orphanage?

36ARATAUBOBRBZCACLCOCRDEDOECES+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Orphanage in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Orphanage use?

Together in DeathLook Both WaysScare ChordChekhov's GunCathartic ScreamCreepy ChildDrowning PitOrphanage of FearDue to the DeadFurnace Body DisposalSecret RoomImaginary Friendand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for The Orphanage, including Together in Death, Look Both Ways, Scare Chord.

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