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Orphan: First Kill

2022·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic545.6Rotten Tomatoes69%62%

Where to watch

Paramount+

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

There's always been something wrong with Esther.

After escaping from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Leena Klammer travels to America by impersonating Esther, the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But when her mask starts to slip, she is put against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.
Horror ThrillerPsychological SuspenseDeception & ImpersonationTwisted Family DynamicsUnsettling & DisturbingUnexpected PrequelCat-and-Mouse GameViolent & ManipulativeHome Invasion Elements

Crew

Directed by:
William Brent Bell, Bob Warwick, Michelle Fitzpatrick
Written by:
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, David Coggeshall, Alex Mace
Produced by:
Isabelle Fuhrman, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, David Coggeshall
Composed by:
Laura Wiest, Craig Mann, Craig Mann

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Where can I stream Orphan: First Kill legally?

Paramount+

Orphan: First Kill is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Orphan: First Kill worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Orphan: First Kill rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Orphan: First Kill?

1 h 39 min

Orphan: First Kill runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Orphan: First Kill?

Critics62
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Orphan: First Kill much the same way.

Was Orphan: First Kill a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 96% of its budget.

What language is Orphan: First Kill in?

EnglishEstonian

It was made in English, with some Estonian. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Orphan: First Kill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Orphan: First Kill in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Orphan: First Kill use?

Even Evil Has StandardsA Lighter Shade of BlackLeaning on the Fourth WallImpersonation-Exclusive CharacterLate-Arrival SpoilerYou Monster!20 Minutes into the PastAlliterative NameCall-ForwardSoundtrack DissonancePaper-Thin DisguiseHalfway Plot Switchand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Orphan: First Kill, including Even Evil Has Standards, A Lighter Shade of Black, Leaning on the Fourth Wall.