Foster
Seen it?2011 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Newman
- Toni ColletteZooey
- Ioan GruffuddAlec
- Maurice ColeEli
- Richard E. GrantMr. Potts
- Anne ReidDiane
- Hayley MillsMrs. Lange
- Barry JacksonTom Jenkins
- Daisy BeaumontSarah
- Tim BeckmannJim
- Audrey NewmanAudrey