Martian Child (2007)
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.
Director: Menno Meyjes
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: November 2, 2007
Cast
- John Cusack - David
- Bobby Coleman - Dennis
- Amanda Peet - Harlee
- Sophie Okonedo - Sophie
- Joan Cusack - Liz
- Oliver Platt - Jeff
- Richard Schiff - Lefkowitz
- Taya Calicetto - Esther
- David Kaye - Andy
- Braxton Bonneville - Nicholas
Screenplay
- Jonathan Tolins (Screenplay)
- Seth Bass (Screenplay)
Music: Aaron Zigman
Cinematography: Robert D. Yeoman
Editing: Bruce Green
Production: New Line Cinema, Hannah Rachel Production Services, Meradin Zweite Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $27M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Grumpy Mentor and Funny Lessons
Keywords
underdog, adoption, adoptive father, education, childhood trauma, alienation, alien
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Martian Child 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 directed Martian Child?
- Martian Child was directed by Menno Meyjes.
- Who stars in Martian Child?
- Martian Child stars John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo, Joan Cusack, Oliver Platt.
- How long is Martian Child?
- Martian Child has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Martian Child?
- Martian Child is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Martian Child?
- Martian Child had a budget of $27M.
- How much did Martian Child gross?
- Martian Child grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Martian Child produced?
- Martian Child was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Martian Child?
- The themes of Martian Child include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Grumpy Mentor and Funny Lessons.