Case 39 (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Case 39 is a 2010 mystery thriller directed by Christian Alvart, starring Ian McShane, Renée Zellweger and Jodelle Ferland. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $28.2 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Christian Alvart
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $26M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Case 39 About?
The premise of Case 39 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated social worker, Emily Jenkins, believes she’s seen the worst of human behavior, but her perspective shifts when she encounters Lilith Sullivan, a ten-year-old girl living in a terrifying situation with her neglectful parents. As Emily investigates, she finds herself embroiled in a complex and dangerous world of lies and manipulation, struggling to protect Lilith from further harm and uncover the truth behind her disturbing circumstances.
Case 39 Cast
Ian McShane leads the cast, with Renée Zellweger and Jodelle Ferland. Directed by Christian Alvart.
- Director Christian Alvart
More from Christian Alvart
More films directed by Christian Alvart, best-rated first: Antibodies, Pandorum, Free Country and Cut Off.
Case 39 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Case 39 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Case 39 Plot Summary
What happens in Case 39 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As social worker Emily Jenkins becomes involved in the troubled life of Lillith Sullivan, a 10-year-old girl, she uncovers a disturbing reality filled with neglect and psychological trauma that has deeply impacted Lillith’s fragile state of mind. Tasked with examining the Sullivan family dynamics, Emily soon identifies patterns of emotional overprotection and suffocation that appear to have stunted Lillith’s growth. The alarming depth of the situation is confirmed when Emily discovers that Lillith’s parents attempted to roast her alive in their oven, a horrifying act that compels Emily, along with Detective Mike Barron, to intervene and rescue the child from their clutches.
Full summary
The whole story of Case 39, scene by scene
Case 39 Box Office & Budget
Case 39 grossed $28.2 million worldwide on a $26 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $13.3 million came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28.2M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $13.3M
- International
- $14.9M
- Budget
- $26M
Case 39 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Case 39.
How Well Do You Know Case 39?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Emily Jenkins' profession?
Cars in Case 39
30 cars on screen, including the 1986 Volvo 740 Turbo and the 2005 Dodge Dakota.
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1986 Volvo 740 Turbo Main role -
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1980 Flyer D 900 Minor role -
1992 International 3000-Series Minor role
Case 39 Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Caso 39” and “Vụ Án 39”.
- Also known as
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- Caso 39
- Vụ Án 39
- Fall 39
- Дело №39
- Tapaus 39
- 39. Dosya
- Le Cas 39
- Expediente 39
- Případ číslo 39
- Hồ Sơ 39
- Védtelen gyermek
- Przypadek 39
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- 第39号案件
- Υπόθεση 39
- Cazul 39
- תיק 39
- 케이스 39
- Справа № 39
- 39號特案
- Дело 39
- Случај 39
- Lieta Nr.39
- Prípad číslo 39
- 檔案 39, საქმე N39
- เคส 39 คดีสยองขวัญหลอนจากนรก
- ケース39
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Case 39 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Case 39, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Case 39?
Case 39 runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Case 39 released?
Case 39 was released on October 1, 2010.
Who directed Case 39?
Case 39 was directed by Christian Alvart.
More films by Christian Alvart Who is in the cast of Case 39?
Case 39 stars Ian McShane, Renée Zellweger and Jodelle Ferland.
How much did Case 39 make at the box office?
Case 39 grossed $28.2 million worldwide ($13.3 million domestic, $14.9 million international) on a budget of $26 million.
How is Case 39 rated?
Case 39 has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Case 39 have a post-credit scene?
No. Case 39 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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