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The Foster Boy

2011Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Switzerland, 1955. The young orphan Max is sent as a foster child and contracted to work for the Bösiger family who lives on a farm.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Markus Imboden
Written by
Plinio Bachmann
Produced by
Claudia Schröder, Peter Reichenbach
Music by
Benedikt Jeger

Everyone

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Facts

November 3, 2011 · 1 h 43 min · Violence

Released
November 3, 2011
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
French
Made in
Germany, Switzerland
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Foster Boy?"

Questions about The Foster Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Foster Boy?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Foster Boy worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Foster Boy 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.

Is The Foster Boy in English?

GermanFrench

No, it was made in German, with some French.