Movie
Case 39
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about Case 39
Cast
Renée ZellwegerEmily Jenkins
Jodelle FerlandLillith Sullivan
Ian McShaneDetective Mike Barron
Bradley CooperDouglas J. Ames
Adrian LesterWayne
Kerry O'MalleyMargaret Sullivan
Callum Keith RennieEdward Sullivan
Cynthia StevensonNancyCredits
- Directed by
- Christian Alvart
- Written by
- Ray Wright
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $29M
Production
Paramount VantageUnited States
Misher FilmsUnited States
Anonymous ContentUnited States- Case 39 Productions
Paramount PicturesUnited States
