David Gordon (John Cusack), a popular science fiction author, lost his wife Mary when they were trying to adopt a child. Two years later, David is finally matched with a young boy named Dennis (Bobby Coleman). Socially awkward, Dennis believes he is from Mars and only goes outdoors when under the cover of a large box to block out the sun's harmful rays. Although initially hesitant to adopt a boy by himself, David recognizes a part of him in Dennis and slowly coaxes him out of the box and into his home.

• John Cusack
• Amanda Peet
• Oliver Platt
• Anjelica Huston
• Joan Cusack
• Richard Schiff
• Sophie Okonedo
• Bobby Coleman

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, Family, Science Fiction

Release date:

2007-11-02

External links:

Martian Child at IMDB Martian Child at Wikipedia