Case 39 (2009)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 6.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
Released in 2009, Case 39 is a horror, mystery and thriller movie. It is directed by Christian Alvart. The cast includes Callum Keith Rennie, Ian McShane and Bradley Cooper. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.
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Cast & crew
- Christian AlvartDirector
- Callum Keith Rennieas Edward Sullivan
- Ian McShaneas Detective Mike Barron
- Bradley Cooperas Douglas J. Ames
- Adrian Lesteras Wayne
- Renée Zellwegeras Emily Jenkins
- Jodelle Ferlandas Lillith Sullivan
- Kerry O'Malleyas Margaret Sullivan
- Cynthia Stevensonas Nancy
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Questions about Case 39
- What genre is Case 39?
- Case 39 is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Case 39?
- Callum Keith Rennie, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester, Renée Zellweger appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Case 39?
- Christian Alvart directed Case 39.
- How long is Case 39?
- Case 39 runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is Case 39 worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Case 39?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
