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Foster

2011Movie1 h 30 min

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–60%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or laughs.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Newman
Written by
Jonathan Newman
Produced by
Deepak Nayar, Alice Dawson
Music by
Mark Thomas

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Facts

February 10, 2011 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy, Drama, Family

Released
February 10, 2011
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
22 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Foster?"

Questions about Foster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Foster?

The RokuXumo Play

In the United States, Foster is free with ads on The Roku and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Foster worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Foster okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Foster make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Foster?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.