Martian ChildOverview and Synopsis

  • Martian Child
  • Opened November 2, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 48 min.
  • PG
    thematic elements and mild language
  • 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: Comedy Drama, Melodrama, Family Drama

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  • Bobby Coleman and John Cusack in "Martian Child."
  • John Cusack, Oliver Platt and director Menno Meyjes on the set of "Martian Child."
  • Taya Calicetto in "Martian Child."

Martian Child Recent Fan Reviews

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  • Great film
    by SoWhat3

    This is one of the best films I've seen in a long time. I wasn't expecting much. I was concerned it was going to be too sappy and cute but it was brilliantly put together. The character development...Read More

  • cute story
    by Mgogue

    I thought it was very cute and entertaining but I was glad I waited for video & didn't spend more on it at a theater...Read More

  • Charming
    by Garlonuss

    As always, John Cusack is completely likable. This movie benefits from that fact. It would have been passable as a concept, but Cusack just makes you really care. There are a number of fairly...Read More

  • GREAT MOVIE
    by MOVIEMOM26

    ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE!...Read More

Martian Child Critic Reviews

  • "the [boy] -- awhispery, white-faced, parasol-twirling recluse -- conjures up a disturbing conflation of several late-career Bette Davis characters." Los Angeles Times

    - Carina Chocano

  • "...John Cusack is the main reason to see the film." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...pic should satisfy those seeking warm-and-fuzzy holiday fare with a couple eminently empathetic actors." Variety

    - Ronnie Scheib

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