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The Bad Orphan

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Loving parents Jessica and Karl are elated when they adopt a troubled 8-year-old orphan named Gabby. However, as Gabby's unsettling behavior worsens, Jessica becomes increasingly concerned that she's now a threat to the family.
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Maddy Casale Decider Jul 1, 2024
While there are a few moments that are sure to incite a reaction and grab your attention, ultimately The Bad Orphan feels unhinged and unfinished in a way that’s more confusing and disconcerting than satisfying or thought-provoking. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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rio A @RT13942686 Aug 7, 2026 It just was a poorly well done movie wasn’t that good not well written I’m sorry don’t waste your time See more Girtha W @gaw312 Feb 10, 2026 They should have named the movie, "The Dwarfan". Good acting, horrible script. The orphan was so creepy and so obviously much older than eight that it was impossible to believe that anyone could think she was an eight year old. Maybe with better casting it would have been a more believable story. The ending was quite frustrating; Spoiler alert, Mom ends up in an institution and "Dwarfan" ends up staying with the family. I can't recommend this one. See more tobi m @joeytoyou Mar 5, 2025 the bad orphan they should call this the bad movie See more Tiffany G @RT23468976 Jun 23, 2024 Review: https://wp.me/p65txm-fSl/#TheBadOphan See more Read all reviews
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Michelle Ouellet

Director

Betsy Brandt

Jessica

Chloe Chapman

Gabby

Mark L. Taylor

Karl

Eve Edwards

Rhiannon

Ivan Cermak

Oliver
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Synopsis Loving parents Jessica and Karl are elated when they adopt a troubled 8-year-old orphan named Gabby. However, as Gabby's unsettling behavior worsens, Jessica becomes increasingly concerned that she's now a threat to the family.
Director
Michelle Ouellet
Producer
Jason Wan Lim, Kyle Cooper, Larry Grimaldi, Keith Nietupski, Hannah Pillemer, Arnie Zipursky
Screenwriter
Doris Egan
Production Co
MarVista Entertainment, Lifetime, Neshama Entertainment
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Jun 22, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m
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