

Martian Child
2007-11-02 · 106 min · ★ 6.7
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Menno Meyjes
- Production companies
- New Line Cinema, Hannah Rachel Production Services, Meradin Zweite Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 27,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 9,400,000
Top Cast
John CusackDavid
Bobby ColemanDennis
Amanda PeetHarlee
Sophie OkonedoSophie
Joan CusackLiz
Oliver PlattJeff
Richard SchiffLefkowitz
David KayeAndy
Zak LudwigYoung David
Samuel Patrick ChuBoy at Group Home
Nimet KanjiHousekeeper
Howard HessemanDr. Berg
Carmen MooreMiss Margie
Beverley BreuerMrs. Tompkins
Jonathan HolmesDracoban Director
Andrew McIlroyEarl of DracobanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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