Foster (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Foster is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Jonathan Newman, running about 90 minutes. “A feel good family fairy-tale” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Some years after their son is killed in an accident, a married couple decide to adopt a child. One day a 7-year-old boy, Eli, unexpectedly arrives on their doorstep claiming to be from the adoption agency. Eli wears a suit every day and is very well-spoken for a child. He helps the adults to process their loss, which had stifled both their marriage and their toy business, and lets them embrace life again.
Who’s in it. Foster stars Toni Collette as Zooey, Ioan Gruffudd as Alec, Maurice Cole as Eli and Richard E. Grant as Mr. Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Foster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foster (2011)?
- In US, Foster is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Foster worth watching?
- Foster holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foster?
- Foster stars Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd, Maurice Cole, Richard E. Grant and Anne Reid.
- When was Foster released?
- Foster was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.