"There's something wrong with Esther."

2009

2h 2m

7.0(5425 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.

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Cast & Crew

24 members

Acting

Vera Farmiga

Kate

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Peter Sarsgaard

John

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Isabelle Fuhrman

Esther

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CCH Pounder

Sister Abigail

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Jimmy Bennett

Daniel

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Margo Martindale

Dr. Browning

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Karel Roden

Dr. Värava

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Aryana Engineer

Max

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Rosemary Dunsmore

Grandma Barbara

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Jamie Young

Brenda

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Lorry Ayers

Joyce

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Brendan Wall

Detective

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Genelle Williams

Sister Judith

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Mustafa Abdelkarim

Daniel's Friend

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Landon Norris

Daniel's Friend

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Julien Elia

Hospital Receptionist

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Leni Parker

Delivery Room Nurse

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Gemma James Smith

Teacher

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Pia Ajango

Saarne Institute Receptionist

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Matthew Raudsepp

Saarne Institute Orderly

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Sugith Varughese

ICU Doctor

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Luis Oliva

ICU Nurse

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Ferelith Young

Waiting Room Nurse

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Andrew Shaver

Injection Doctor

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