The Foster Boy (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2011, The Foster Boy is a drama film directed by Markus Imboden, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Switzerland, 1955. The young orphan Max is sent as a foster child and contracted to work for the Bösiger family who lives on a farm. His foster parents treat him like a workhorse while their son seizes every opportunity to humiliate him. Playing the accordion is the one thing that is entirely his. But when the new teacher stands up for Max, it only makes a bad situation much worse. The only thing preserving his will to survive is his friendship with Berteli, who was also taken on to work at the farm. Max dreams of Argentina with her: a fantasy world, where allegedly even hayforks are made of silver.
Who’s in it. The Foster Boy stars Katja Riemann as Mrs. Bösiger, Stefan Kurt as Mr. Bösiger, Maximilian Simonischek as Jakob and Max Hubacher as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Foster Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Foster Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Foster Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Foster Boy (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Foster Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Foster Boy worth watching?
- The Foster Boy holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Foster Boy?
- The Foster Boy stars Katja Riemann, Stefan Kurt, Maximilian Simonischek, Max Hubacher and Lisa Brandon.
- When was The Foster Boy released?
- The Foster Boy was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.