Case 39
"Some cases should never be opened."
Originally released in 2009. Case 39 is a horror/mystery film. directed by Christian Alvart.
Starring Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, and Ian McShane
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (2,341 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$29M
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Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Renée Zellweger
as Emily Jenkins
Jodelle Ferland
as Lillith Sullivan
Ian McShane
as Detective Mike Barron
Bradley Cooper
as Douglas J. Ames
Adrian Lester
as Wayne
Kerry O'Malley
as Margaret Sullivan
Callum Keith Rennie
as Edward Sullivan
Cynthia Stevenson
as Nancy
Alexander Conti
as Diego
Philip Cabrita
as Javier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $29,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Vantage
- Misher Films
- Anonymous Content
- Case 39 Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Case 39 about?
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...
Who directed Case 39?
Case 39 was directed by Christian Alvart.
How long is Case 39?
Case 39 has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Case 39 released?
Case 39 was released on August 13, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Case 39?
The main cast of Case 39 includes Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Adrian Lester.
Is Case 39 worth watching?
Case 39 has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 2,341 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.