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    The Power 2021 POSTER

    The Power

    2021

    English

    5.5

    34

    1970s

    Action

    child abuse

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Horror

    intensive care

    Mystery

    nurse

    orphanage

    strike

    Thriller

    Corinna Faith Corinna Faith Director Emma Rigby Emma Rigby as Babs Gbemisola Ikumelo Gbemisola Ikumelo as Comfort Shubham Saraf Shubham Saraf as Junior Doctor Theo Barklem-Biggs Theo Barklem-Biggs as Neville
    London, 1974. As Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country, trainee nurse Val arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her own traumatic past and deepest fears.
    The Cider House Rules 1999 POSTER

    The Cider House Rules

    1999

    English

    7.4

    52

    72%

    77%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    cigarette

    cigarette smoking

    Drama

    drug addiction

    orphanage

    pregnancy

    Romance

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Charlize Theron Charlize Theron as Candy Kendall Michael Caine Michael Caine as Dr. Wilbur Larch Tobey Maguire Tobey Maguire as Homer Wells Paul Rudd Paul Rudd as Lt. Wally Worthington
    Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
    Twixt 2011 POSTER

    Twixt

    2011

    English

    4.8

    14

    39%

    19%

    Action

    Comedy

    edgar allan poe

    Fantasy

    ghost

    Horror

    Mystery

    orphanage

    sheriff

    Thriller

    vampire

    writer

    Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola Director Alden Ehrenreich Alden Ehrenreich as Flamingo Don Novello Don Novello as Melvin Bruce Dern Bruce Dern as Sheriff Bobby LaGrange Elle Fanning Elle Fanning as V.
    A washed-up horror novelist arrives in a sleepy town on a book tour, only to stumble into a string of eerie murders. Haunted by dreams of a ghostly girl named V and guided by the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe, he’s drawn into a nightmarish world where fiction and reality blur—and the story he’s chasing leads back to his own buried guilt.
    Braddock: Missing in Action III 1988 POSTER

    Braddock: Missing in Action III

    1988

    English

    4.9

    16

    39%

    39%

    Action

    martial arts

    orphanage

    patriotism

    rescue mission

    vietnam veteran

    vietnam war

    War

    Aaron Norris Aaron Norris Director Rick Prieto Rick Prieto as CIA Agent Keith David Keith David as Embassy Gate Captain Aki Aleong Aki Aleong as Gen. Quoc Jeff Habberstad Jeff Habberstad as U.S. Helicopter Pilot
    When Colonel James Braddock is told that his Asian wife and 12-year-old son are still alive in Communist Vietnam, he mounts a one-man assault to free them. Armed with the latest high-tech firepower, Braddock fights his way into the heart of the country and ends up battling his way out with several dozen abused Amerasian children in tow! Struggling to keep them alive while outmaneuvering a sadistic Vietnamese officer, Braddock ignites the jungle in a blazing cross-country race for freedom.
    Norbit 2007 POSTER

    Norbit

    2007

    English

    4.3

    79

    9%

    53%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    orphanage

    overweight woman

    Romance

    Brian Robbins Brian Robbins Director Marlon Wayans Marlon Wayans as Buster Rob Huebel Rob Huebel as Excited Man on TV Thandie Newton Thandie Newton as Kate Thomas Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy as Norbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong
    A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.
    The Day Will Come 2016 POSTER

    The Day Will Come

    2016

    Danish

    7.9

    4

    89%

    89%

    abuse

    brother

    Drama

    escape

    orphanage

    rules

    strict teacher

    Jesper W. Nielsen Jesper W. Nielsen Director Lars Mikkelsen Lars Mikkelsen as Forstander Frederik Heck Sonja Richter Sonja Richter as Moren Lars Ranthe Lars Ranthe as Overlærer Toft Lassen John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy as Self
    Set in the blooming 1960s, the film centres on two young brothers who are instantly robbed of their lives when they are placed in a boy's home forgotten by time. Armed only with a vivid imagination and a fickle hope, the boys engage in the frightening battle against Headmaster Heck and his lethal tyranny. The film is based on actual events.
    Love Affair 1939 POSTER

    Love Affair

    1939

    English

    7.3

    6

    92%

    71%

    Action

    artist

    Comedy

    Drama

    madeira

    new york city

    ocean liner

    orphanage

    pre-code

    Romance

    Leo McCarey Leo McCarey Director Joan Leslie Joan Leslie as Autograph Seeker Scotty Beckett Scotty Beckett as Boy on Ship Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Ingraham as Doctor George Ford George Ford as Ship Passenger
    A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
    Incendies 2010 POSTER

    Incendies

    2010

    French

    8.3

    139

    91%

    92%

    Action

    Drama

    middle east

    militia

    muslim

    Mystery

    orphanage

    prison

    rape

    War

    Denis Villeneuve Denis Villeneuve Director Camille Rizkallah Camille Rizkallah as Gardien de la Prison #1 Lubna Azabal Lubna Azabal as Nawal Marwan Rémy Girard Rémy Girard as Notaire Jean Lebel John Dunn-Hill John Dunn-Hill as Professeur Saïd Haidar
    A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
    Despicable Me 2010 POSTER

    Despicable Me

    2010

    English

    7.6

    296

    Action

    adoptive father

    Adventure

    Animation

    Comedy

    Crime

    Family

    Fantasy

    kids

    moon

    orphanage

    parent child relationship

    Sci-Fi

    villain

    Pierre Coffin Pierre Coffin Director Rob Huebel Rob Huebel as Anchorman Rob Tinkler Rob Tinkler as Carnival Ride Worker Miranda Cosgrove Miranda Cosgrove as Margo Danny Mann Danny Mann as Various
    Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.
    Nacho Libre 2006 POSTER

    Nacho Libre

    2006

    English

    5.9

    51

    39%

    55%

    Action

    Comedy

    Family

    mexico

    monk

    nun

    orphanage

    secret identity

    Sport

    sports

    Jared Hess Jared Hess Director Peter Stormare Peter Stormare as Emperor Héctor Jiménez Héctor Jiménez as Esqueleto Moises Arias Moises Arias as Juan Pablo Jack Black Jack Black as Nacho
    Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.
    Welcome to Sarajevo 1997 POSTER

    Welcome to Sarajevo

    1997

    English

    6.7

    15

    80%

    74%

    Action

    bosnian war

    civil war

    Drama

    england

    journalist

    orphanage

    sarajevo

    War

    Michael Winterbottom Michael Winterbottom Director Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson as Flynn James Nesbitt James Nesbitt as Gregg Juliet Aubrey Juliet Aubrey as Helen Henderson Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei as Nina
    Follow a group of international journalists into the heart of the once cosmopolitan city of Sarajevo—now a danger zone of sniper and mortar attacks where residents still live. While reporting on an American aid worker who’s trying to get children out of the country, a British correspondent decides to take an orphaned girl home to London.
    Mr. India 1987 POSTER

    Mr. India

    1987

    Hindi

    7.7

    16

    85%

    85%

    Action

    bollywood

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    invisible man

    Musical

    orphanage

    Sci-Fi

    super power

    Shekhar Kapur Shekhar Kapur Director Sharat Saxena Sharat Saxena as Daaga Deep Dhillon Deep Dhillon as Ghurka - card cardsharp in casino Amrish Puri Amrish Puri as Mogambo Ramesh Deo Ramesh Deo as Police Inspector
    A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.
    December Boys 2007 POSTER

    December Boys

    2007

    English

    6.5

    7

    41%

    52%

    Action

    adoption

    beach

    Drama

    friendship

    hope

    orphanage

    Romance

    sea

    Rod Hardy Rod Hardy Director Sullivan Stapleton Sullivan Stapleton as Fearless Teresa Palmer Teresa Palmer as Lucy Daniel Radcliffe Daniel Radcliffe as Maps Paul Blackwell Paul Blackwell as Watson
    For many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. The Reverend Mother sends the four boys away on a seaside vacation, where they meet Teresa and Fearless, a couple who would make perfect parents. The youths compete with one another to be the one Teresa and Fearless decide to adopt.
    Martyrs 2015 POSTER

    Martyrs

    2015

    English

    4.0

    19

    9%

    16%

    Action

    afterlife

    child abuse

    Drama

    gun

    Horror

    monster

    orphanage

    sadism

    Thriller

    Kevin Goetz Kevin Goetz Director Michael Dempsey Michael Dempsey as Detective DaJuan Johnson DaJuan Johnson as Mike O'KEEFE Romy Rosemont Romy Rosemont as Mom Karly Rothenberg Karly Rothenberg as Nun
    A woman and her childhood friend seek out revenge on those who victimized and abused them.
    33 Postcards 2010 POSTER

    33 Postcards

    2010

    English

    6.1

    4

    Crime

    Drama

    Music

    orphan

    orphanage

    sydney, australia

    woman director

    Pauline Chan Pauline Chan Director Guy Pearce Guy Pearce as Dean Randall Rhys Muldoon Rhys Muldoon as Gary Ingrid Kleinig Ingrid Kleinig as Policewoman Angie Tricker Angie Tricker as Woman in Police Station
    Dean Randall has sponsored a young Chinese orphan Mei Mei for many years, when she arrives in Sydney out of the blue to thank him, their lives are changed forever.
    Oliver! 1968 POSTER

    Oliver!

    1968

    English

    7.4

    28

    90%

    81%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    based on play or musical

    Drama

    Family

    london, england

    musical

    Musical

    orphanage

    pickpocket

    Carol Reed Carol Reed Director Oliver Reed Oliver Reed as Bill Sikes Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham as Noah Claypole Harry Fielder Harry Fielder as Smart Gent Helen Worth Helen Worth as Urchin
    Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, a classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the workhouse and joins up with a group of boys headed by the Artful Dodger and trained to be pickpockets by master thief Fagin.
    Christmas Oranges 2012 POSTER

    Christmas Oranges

    2012

    English

    6.8

    2

    69%

    69%

    Action

    christmas

    Drama

    Family

    oranges

    orphanage

    John Lyde John Lyde Director Bus Riley Bus Riley as Doc Cronin Edward Herrmann Edward Herrmann as Mr. Crampton Nancy Stafford Nancy Stafford as Mrs. Hartley Danny James Danny James as Simon Beesley
    In a town not so far away and a time not so long ago, baby Rose was left on the porch of Greenwoods Orphanage, where Mrs. Hartley and the children under her tender care become her family. But when tragedy strikes, Rose loses the only home she has ever known and she is abruptly shipped to Irongates—a place that seems as cold and cruel as her previous home was kind. Strict headmaster Mr. Crampton immediately seems to dislike Rose and makes sure she and the other children are punished for any minor infraction of his rules. Rose soon makes friends with Emily, but in spite of her gentle and forgiving nature, some of the children will take any chance they can to get her into trouble. When she learns that every Christmas Mr. Crampton’s generous brother gives an orange to each child, Rose waits in eager anticipation.
    Blues Brothers 2000 1998 POSTER

    Blues Brothers 2000

    1998

    English

    4.9

    17

    47%

    37%

    Action

    blues

    buddy

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Crime

    half-brother

    Music

    Musical

    orphanage

    prison

    John Landis John Landis Director B.B. King B.B. King as Malvern Gasperon Darrell Hammond Darrell Hammond as Robertson Travis Tritt Travis Tritt as The Louisiana Gator Boys Isaac Hayes Isaac Hayes as The Louisiana Gator Boys
    Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
    Problem Child 1990 POSTER

    Problem Child

    1990

    English

    5.5

    33

    43%

    Action

    Comedy

    dark comedy

    Family

    foster parents

    kidnapping

    orphanage

    ransom

    slapstick

    Dennis Dugan Dennis Dugan Director John Ritter John Ritter as Benjamin 'Ben' Healy, Jr. Michael Richards Michael Richards as Martin Beck Gilbert Gottfried Gilbert Gottfried as Mr. Peabody John William Galt John William Galt as Warden
    Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.
    The Orphanage 2007 POSTER

    The Orphanage

    2007

    Spanish

    7.4

    104

    87%

    86%

    Action

    Adventure

    beach

    cave

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Horror

    medium

    Mystery

    orphanage

    suppressed past

    Thriller

    wife

    J.A. Bayona J.A. Bayona Director Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin as Aurora Belén Rueda Belén Rueda as Laura Edgar Vivar Edgar Vivar as Prof. Leo Bálaban Óscar Casas Óscar Casas as Tomás
    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.
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