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Release Date:
2 November 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
The story of a man becoming a father...and a boy becoming a son. morePlot:
A science-fiction writer, recently widowed, considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old abandoned and socially rejected boy who says he's really from Mars. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(15 articles)
2012 interviews with Woody Harrelson, John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Thandie Newton (From Scorecard Review. 15 October 2009, 5:32 AM, PDT)
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(From Scorecard Review. 21 August 2009, 7:30 AM, PDT)
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My Favorite Martian more (65 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Cusack | ... | David Gordon |
 | Bobby Coleman | ... | Dennis / The Martian Child |
 | Amanda Peet | ... | Harlee |
 | Sophie Okonedo | ... | Sophie |
 | Joan Cusack | ... | Liz |
 | Oliver Platt | ... | Jeff |
 | Bud | ... | Somewhere / Flomar |
 | Richard Schiff | ... | Mr. Lefkowitz |
| Taya Calicetto | ... | Esther |
 | David Kaye | ... | Andy |
| Braxton Bonneville | ... | Nicholas |
| Samuel Charles | ... | Jonas |
 | Zak Ludwig | ... | Young David |
 | Samuel Patrick Chu | ... | Boy at Group Home |
| Ryan Morrissette | ... | Boy at Group Home |
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Rated PG ror thematic elements and mild language (theatrical); for thematic elements. (video)Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
106 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Germany:6 | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:PG (certificate #42287) | South Africa:PG | South Korea:All | USA:PG | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-7 | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Taiwan:GP | Australia:M | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | New Zealand:PG | Netherlands:6Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaFun Stuff
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An early novel by screenwriter David Gerrold was called "When H.A.R.L.I.E. was One." Amanda Peet plays a character named Harlee. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: When David is leaving the media event for his new book, the name of the gallery - Elliott Louis Gallery - is visible. This is an art gallery in Vancouver, Canada. moreQuotes:
David: That's a good question, which is usually what adults say if they don't know the answer. moreSoundtrack:
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Martian Child will be one of those quiet movies that many people won't see. Those who don't see it will miss it. I can understand why it's sitting quiet: not much promotion, and who would it appeal to? There is no CGI, no car chases, no undue violence, only a brief kiss, and the movie isn't partof a trilogy. People who want plot that is not clichéd, and meaningful dialogue will search the movie out. It's aimed at the heart, and touches the emotions. It makes a person realize how important it is to have people in your life who will never, ever, ever, ever give up on you. Even when it looks like you are from Mars. John Cusack is not an actor I am drawn to, yet this movie changed my mind. He has depth, wit, and range I hadn't noticed before. Even if the movie doesn't get wild acclaim, it has a quiet understatement that I hope gets noticed. We all need to belong, and have at least one person believe in us.