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Case 39 (2009)

R · 2009-08-13 · 1h 49m · EN
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Some cases should never be opened.

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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Ray WrightWriterChristian AlvartDirector
Budget
$27M
Box office
$29M

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Renée ZellwegerRenée ZellwegerEmily JenkinsJodelle FerlandJodelle FerlandLillith SullivanIan McShaneIan McShaneDetective Mike BarronKerry O'MalleyKerry O'MalleyMargaret SullivanCallum Keith RennieCallum Keith RennieEdward SullivanBradley CooperBradley CooperDouglas J. AmesAdrian LesterAdrian LesterWayneCynthia StevensonCynthia StevensonNancyAlexander ContiAlexander ContiDiegoPhilip CabritaPhilip CabritaJavierVanesa TomasinoVanesa TomasinoJavier's WifeMary BlackMary BlackCustody Judge

Keywords

DetectiveMurderSuper powerViolenceSupernaturalMind and soulChild abuseMental institutionDeadlySocial workerOfficePierCityscapeDrawnFalling elevator

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Genre affinityThriller · Horror · MysteryTheme affinityDetective · Murder · Super PowerNarrative complexityMysteryDirector preference139994Actor preference74132 · 28060 · 9450Country preferenceCa

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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 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.

How long is Case 39?

Case 39 has a runtime of 109 minutes.

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