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  • Martian Child
  • Opened November 2, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 48 min.
  • PG
    thematic elements and mild language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 10+. Read More
  • A recently widowed science fiction writer forms an unlikely family with a close friend and a young boy (Bobby Coleman) he adopts. The boy claims to be from Mars, and the new couple ignores some sage parenting advice from the widower’s sister. They Read More
  • Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo, Oliver Platt, Bobby Coleman
  • Director: Menno Meyjes
  • Genres: Drama

Martian Child Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Finally, more films are showing the truth about Dads

    by MakubaJack

    Exceptional film! This was touching, thoughtfully made, and very well acted. John Cusack's sister Joan stood out in this story of an emotionally disturbed child who is welcomed into the world of a despondent widower. That Father & Son end up changing each other lives forever is only the beginning of the story.

    A single Dad's parental skills are on full display here, and how refreshing it is to see Hollyweird not stereotype single Dad's as uncaring louts. John Cusack nailed the single, scared, often neurotic single Dad.

    Big thanks to all who made this delightful, fun film. It is the perfect bookend to Will Smith's "The Pursuit Of Happyness". GO SEE IT!

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    Fruit Loops

    by Daydream

    The Martian Child is a touching story of a widower trying to be a father for the first time in his life by adopting a six year old ?martian child?. John Cusack acts flawlessly as a struggling new parent and there is an astonishing connection between him and his son, Bobby Coleman. And who could forget about Joan Cusack, sister to John in real-life as well as in the movie. She brings a sarcastic form of parenting humor to the movie that makes it even more enjoyable. Wonderful feel-good movie.

  • Must Go!

    A touching story that isn't too over-the-top.

    by JeneeORama

    I don't cry at movies. I cried at this one. It was great, beginning to end, because it was real, funny, poignant, and not predictable. It didn't drag, it wasn't cliche, and it was everything I'd hoped. GO SEE IT!!!

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Martian Child Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    An occasionally schmaltzy but likable story of healing and redemption.

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Sheri Linden

    Those who stick with Martian Child won't entirely avoid mush, but they will...

  • 70
    Variety | Ronnie Scheib

    Knockout performances by John Cusack and child actor Bobby Coleman help...

  • 63
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    One soggy slab of sentimental uplift, but it doesn't pretend to be anything...

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