The Orphanage (2008)
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The Orphanage is streaming in Mexico on Prime Video, Diamond Films.
What the audience says
The Orphanage is a dependable Spanish film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 3,231 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 1h 45m on it?
1h 45m of Spanish horror with drama threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 3,231 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Watch with family? | B-15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
J. A. Bayona
Cast
Where to watch in Mexico
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Prime Video · All Prime Video titles in Mexico
Trailer
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