Martian Child (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Martian Child is a comedy and drama film directed by Menno Meyjes, running about 106 minutes. “Doesn't matter where you come from, as long as you find where you belong!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Martian Child stars John Cusack as David, Bobby Coleman as Dennis, Amanda Peet as Harlee and Sophie Okonedo as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Martian Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Martian Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Martian Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Martian Child (2007)?
- In US, Martian Child is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Martian Child worth watching?
- Martian Child holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Martian Child?
- Martian Child stars John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo and Joan Cusack.
- When was Martian Child released?
- Martian Child was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.