Foster 2011
“A feel good family fairy-tale”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Jonathan Newman
- Networks
- Kintop Pictures, StarLight Films, Reliance Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
What is Foster?
Foster is a 2011 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Jonathan Newman, based on his 2005 short film. The production's cast features Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd, Richard E.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 10, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Kintop Pictures, StarLight Films, Reliance Entertainment
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 138 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Kintop Pictures, StarLight Films, Reliance Entertainment
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Foster is a 2011 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Jonathan Newman, based on his 2005 short film. The production's cast features Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd, Richard E. Grant, Hayley Mills, and Maurice Cole. Part of the film was shot at Legoland Windsor in April 2010. Classified under the comedy, drama, and family genres, the movie has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in Great Britain on July 1, 2011. The plot follows the Morrisons, a couple who are unable to conceive a child of their own and are looking to adopt. Their lives are suddenly turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep. The feature is described as a feel-good family fairy-tale.
Should you watch it?
“A couple struggling with infertility finds their lives transformed when a mysterious young boy arrives unexpectedly.”
- It is a feature-length expansion of a 2005 short film by writer and director Jonathan Newman.
- The production features location filming at Legoland Windsor.
- The story explores emotional themes of family and adoption through a comedic and dramatic lens.
- The film's whimsical fairy-tale tone may not appeal to viewers seeking grounded realism.
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt British independent cinema that blends comedy with family-oriented drama.
The film maintains a feel-good, fairy-tale tone with a standard feature runtime of ninety minutes.
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Streaming availability varies by region, so check local listings on platforms like The Movie Database to see current providers.
Is this film worth watching?
It is a well-regarded feel-good family fairy-tale that may appeal to those who enjoy sentimental British comedy-dramas.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
Foster is a standalone feature film and not a television series.
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