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The Orphanage

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Why people love it

The Orphanage works as a horror movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The horror and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Possum (2018)

    ★ 6.2 · Drama · Horror · Thriller · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Possum (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Philo
    • Screambox Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Hereditary (2018)

    ★ 7.3 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Hereditary (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.The Others (2001)

    ★ 7.6 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, The Others (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Criterion Channel
    • Shudder
    • Shudder Amazon Channel
    • Shudder Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Ghostland (2018)

    ★ 7.4 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Ghostland (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

    ★ 6.3 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Thir13en Ghosts (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  6. 86match

    6.Eden Lake (2008)

    ★ 6.8 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Eden Lake (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Marrowbone (2017)

    ★ 7.3 · Thriller · Horror · Mystery · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Marrowbone (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  8. 82match

    8.Spider (2002)

    ★ 6.6 · Drama · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Spider (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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    9.The Entity (1982)

    ★ 6.8 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, The Entity (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Burnt Offerings (1976)

    ★ 6.5 · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Orphanage clicked for you, Burnt Offerings (1976) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Orphanage?
Try Possum, Hereditary, The Others—each shares DNA with The Orphanage while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Orphanage?
The Orphanage (2007) is best described as Horror, Drama, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Orphanage worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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