

Foster
“A feel good family fairy-tale”
Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep.
Where to watch Foster in United States
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Where is Foster streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Xumo Play | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, TF1+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About Foster
Foster is a 2011 English-language comedy, drama and family film directed by Jonathan Newman. The cast is led by Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd, Maurice Cole. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Xumo Play.
Foster was produced by Kintop Pictures, StarLight Films, and Reliance Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 10, 2011.
- Director
- Jonathan Newman
- Writers
- Jonathan Newman
- Release date
- February 10, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Kintop Pictures, StarLight Films, Reliance Entertainment
Foster cast & crew
Foster was directed by Jonathan Newman and written by Jonathan Newman.
The cast features Toni Collette as Zooey, Ioan Gruffudd as Alec, Maurice Cole as Eli, Richard E. Grant as Mr. Potts, Anne Reid as Diane, and Hayley Mills as Mrs. Lange.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Dirk Nel and it was produced by Deepak Nayar and David Mutch.
Is Foster worth watching?
Foster holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 135 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and family, Foster is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Foster
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Cast of Foster

Toni Collette
Zooey

Ioan Gruffudd
Alec
Maurice Cole
Eli

Richard E. Grant
Mr. Potts

Anne Reid
Diane

Hayley Mills
Mrs. Lange

Barry Jackson
Tom Jenkins

Daisy Beaumont
Sarah

Tim Beckmann
Jim
Audrey Newman
Audrey

Bobby Smalldridge
Samuel

Dan Mersh
Bank Manager
Foster — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Foster in United States?
Foster is streaming on Xumo Play in United States.
▸Is Foster on Xumo Play?
Yes — Foster is currently available on Xumo Play in United States.
▸What language is Foster in?
Foster is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Foster?
Foster runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Foster rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 135 ratings.











