The Orphanage
A tale of love. A story of horror.
2007 | 105m | Spanish
Popularity: 6 (history)
| Director: | J.A. Bayona |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Sergio G. Sánchez |
| Staring: |
| A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend. | |
| Release Date: | May 20, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Director: | J.A. Bayona |
| Writer: | Sergio G. Sánchez |
| Genres: | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Keywords | beach, suppressed past, cave, medium, haunted house, wife, orphanage, imaginary friend, gothic horror, missing child, séance |
| Production Companies | Telecinco, Rodar y Rodar |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $78,638,987
Budget: $3,400,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: May 01, 2025 |
![[REC]](/splash_300/8329_splash.jpg "[REC] (2007)")
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Belén Rueda | Laura |
| Fernando Cayo | Carlos |
| Roger Príncep | Simón |
| Mabel Rivera | Pilar |
| Montserrat Carulla | Benigna |
| Andrés Gertrúdix | Enrique |
| Edgar Vivar | Balaban |
| Óscar Casas | Tomás |
| Geraldine Chaplin | Aurora |
| Carmen López | Alicia |
| Óscar Lara | Guillermo |
| Georgina Avellaneda | Rita |
| Carla Gordillo | Martín |
| Alejandro Camps | Víctor |
| Enric Arquimbau | Jefe Grupo Terapia |
| Blanca Martínez | Mujer Grupo Terapia |
| Isabel Friera | Antonia Cuidadora |
| Jordi Cardus | Niño Ciego |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| J.A. Bayona | Director |
| Fernando Velázquez | Original Music Composer |
| Elena Ruiz | Editor |
| Sergio G. Sánchez | Screenplay |
| Sandra Hermida | Line Producer |
| Rubén Lardín | Script Consultant |
| Oriol Tarragó | Sound Designer |
| Marina de Mendialdua | Stunts |
| Marta Vilajoana | Stunt Double |
| Josep Rosell i Palau | Production Design |
| Maria Reyes | Costume Design |
| Elena Manrique | Line Producer |
| Óscar Faura | Director of Photography |
| Geli Albaladejo | Casting |
| Belén Atienza | Line Producer |
| Montse Ribé | Makeup Effects Designer |
| Jesús Luque | Visual Effects |
| Laura Dursi | Stunt Double |
| Desirée Guirao | Stunt Double |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Guillermo del Toro | Executive Producer |
| Joaquín Padró | Producer |
| Álvaro Augustin | Producer |
| Mar Targarona | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 32 | 51 | 24 |
| 2024 | 5 | 36 | 60 | 18 |
| 2024 | 6 | 28 | 42 | 19 |
| 2024 | 7 | 37 | 49 | 26 |
| 2024 | 8 | 27 | 41 | 18 |
| 2024 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 15 |
| 2024 | 10 | 29 | 46 | 18 |
| 2024 | 11 | 29 | 51 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 | 24 | 42 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1 | 27 | 36 | 20 |
| 2025 | 2 | 21 | 35 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 709 | 815 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 940 | 940 |