Movie

The Orphan

★ 3.3(12)19791h 27m

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Good to know

Director: John Ballard
Release date: 1979-11-02
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Trimedia Southwest Associates

About The Orphan

The Orphan is a 1979 movie in the Horror genre, directed by John Ballard, starring Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi and Stanley Church. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.3/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Orphan in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A disturbed young boy whose parents have recently died begins worshipping a stuffed chimp god as his relationship with his aunt/guardian becomes increasingly toxic. "Suggested by the short story 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki (H. H. Munro)", per the credits.

Cast

Mark Owens

David

Afolabi Ajayi

Akin

Stanley Church

Dr. Thomson

Malachy McCourt

Joanna Miles

Peggy Feury

Aunt Martha

Eleanor Stewart

Jane House

ed foreman

Donn Whyte

Themes & keywords

nightmareboarding schoolmurderorphan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Orphan in Mexico?+

The Orphan is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Orphan on Netflix?+

The Orphan is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Orphan?+

The Orphan has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Orphan?+

The Orphan stars Mark Owens, Afolabi Ajayi, Stanley Church, Malachy McCourt and Joanna Miles.

When did The Orphan come out?+

The Orphan is a 1979 movie directed by John Ballard.

What genre is The Orphan?+

The Orphan is Horror film.

Who directed The Orphan?+

The Orphan was directed by John Ballard.