Case 39

2009 · 1h49 · Film

Directed by Christian Alvart

Starring Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester, Kerry O'Malley, Callum Keith Rennie, Cynthia Stevenson, Alexander Conti, Philip Cabrita

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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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Ray Wright

Music

Michl Britsch

Cinematography

Hagen Bogdanski, Hans Bjerno

Cast

Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester, Kerry O'Malley, Callum Keith Rennie, Cynthia Stevenson, Alexander Conti, Philip Cabrita, Vanesa Tomasino, Mary Black

Updated July 22, 2026

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