Martian Child
“Doesn't matter where you come from, as long as you find where you belong!”
Synopsis
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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Martian Child (2007) TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-30
Top Cast
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John Cusack
David
Bobby Coleman
Dennis
Amanda Peet
Harlee
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie
Joan Cusack
Liz
Oliver Platt
Jeff
Richard Schiff
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
Nimet Kanji
Housekeeper
Howard Hesseman
Dr. Berg
Carmen Moore
Miss Margie
Beverley Breuer
Mrs. Tompkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.35x
-$17.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menno Meyjes
- Screenplay & Story
- Seth Bass, Jonathan Tolins
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- Martian Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Hannah Rachel Production Services, Meradin Zweite Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menno Meyjes
Seth Bass, Jonathan Tolins, David Gerrold
Aaron Zigman
Robert D. Yeoman
Bruce Green
Ed Elbert, Corey Sienega, David Kirschner, Matt Moore, David Gerrold
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Green
Editor
Seth Bass
Screenplay
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Ed Elbert
Producer
Corey Sienega
Producer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Jonathan Tolins
Screenplay
David Kirschner
Producer
Michael Dennison
Costume Design
Menno Meyjes
Director
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle
Stunt Coordinator
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martian Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Martian Child about?
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.
Who directed Martian Child?
Martian Child was directed by Menno Meyjes.
Who stars in Martian Child?
The principal cast of Martian Child includes John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo, Joan Cusack.
When was Martian Child released and how long is it?
Martian Child was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Martian Child?
Martian Child had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (0.35 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Martian Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martian Child was composed by Aaron Zigman.
Is Martian Child based on a book or true story?
Martian Child is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Gerrold".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Martian Child?
Martian Child holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).