Martian Child
Doesn't matter where you come from, as long as you find where you belong!
Directed by Menno Meyjes
Produced by New Line Cinema, Hannah Rachel Production Services
A tender, whimsical story about a grieving widower and an imaginative, traumatized child finding belonging and healing through adoption and unconditional love.
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.
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Does Martian Child end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is Martian Child easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Is Martian Child violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Martian Child sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Martian Child scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Like Martian Child
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like Martian Child, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Martian Child, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Martian Child, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
