Case 39 (2009)

6.2R109 minDirector: Christian Alvart

2009 film by Christian Alvart

Case 39 is a 2009 supernatural horror film directed by Christian Alvart and written by Ray Wright. It stars Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Bradley Cooper, and Ian McShane. The film revolves around a social worker who attempts to protect a little girl from her violent parents but finds that things are more dangerous than she had expected.

Case 39 was theatrically released in the United States on October 1, 2010, by Paramount Pictures; it was previously released in New Zealand on August 13, 2009, and in Australia on November 5, 2009. It received mostly negative reviews from critics and was a box-office failure, grossing $28.2 million against its budget of $26 million.

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What is Case 39 about?
Case 39 (2009) — "Case 39" centers on an idealistic social worker who saves an abused 10-year-old girl from her parents only to discover that the girl is not as innocent as she thinks.
Is Case 39 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Case 39 scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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