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Martian Child

PG-1320071h 46mMenno Meyjes
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 35% · Metacritic 48

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"Doesn't matter where you come from, as long as you find where you belong!"

A recently-widowed science fiction writer considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old abandoned and socially-rejected boy who says he's really from Mars.

ComedyDrama
UnderdogAdoptionAdoptive FatherEducationChildhood TraumaAlienationAlien

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What is Martian Child (2007) about?

A recently-widowed science fiction writer considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old abandoned and socially-rejected boy who says he's really from Mars.

Who stars in Martian Child?

Martian Child stars John Cusack (David), Bobby Coleman (Dennis), Amanda Peet (Harlee), Sophie Okonedo (Sophie), Joan Cusack (Liz). The film was directed by Menno Meyjes.

How long is Martian Child?

Martian Child has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated PG-13.

Is Martian Child worth watching?

Martian Child holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 35. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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