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Martian Child

2007Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic485.8Rotten Tomatoes35%72%

A moving, wholesome comedy movie about family and the mind.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Doesn't matter where you come from, as long as you find where you belong!

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.

Feels like

  • Adoption Drama
  • Quirky
  • Family
  • Science Fiction
  • Emotional
  • Bittersweet
  • Heartwarming
  • Imagination
  • Childhood

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Menno Meyjes
Written by
David Gerrold, Seth Bass, Jonathan Tolins
Produced by
David Kirschner, Corey Sienega, Ed Elbert
Music by
Aaron Zigman

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Facts

November 2, 2007 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
November 2, 2007
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Executive Meddling, The Film of the Book, Department of Child Disservices +2

  • Executive Meddling
  • The Film of the Book
  • Department of Child Disservices
  • Daydream Believer
  • Adaptational Sexuality

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Martian Child?"

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Where can I stream Martian Child?

Howdy

In the United States, Martian Child streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Martian Child worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Martian Child okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Martian Child make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Martian Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Martian Child a box office flop?

Budget$27 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $27 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.