Adoption (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1975, Adoption is a drama film directed by Márta Mészáros, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Single factory worker Kata, 43, wants to have a child with her long-time secret lover, a married man called Joska. He doesn't like the idea. Kata befriends teenage schoolgirl Anna, abandoned by her parents at the age of six. Anna runs away from the local children's home and moves in with Kata so that she can keep on seeing her boyfriend Sanyi. Kata goes to see Anna's parents and persuades them to give the young lovers their permission to marry. Through Anna, Kata becomes interested in neglected children and decides to adopt a baby from the children's home.
Who’s in it. Adoption stars Katalin Berek as Kata Csentes, Gyöngyvér Vigh as Anna Bálint, Péter Fried as Sanyi and László Szabó as Jóska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Adoption has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adoption page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adoption tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adoption (1975)?
- In US, Adoption is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adoption worth watching?
- Adoption holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adoption?
- Adoption stars Katalin Berek, Gyöngyvér Vigh, Péter Fried, László Szabó and Flóra Kádár.
- When was Adoption released?
- Adoption was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.