The Adopted
Lisa and Marine live a life of relative companionship together, where the only man permitted into the equation is Lisa’s young son, Leo. However, their simple existence is thrown into disarray when Marie meets and falls in love with Alex, a customer at her bookshop. Lisa is left feeling excluded, and tension develop. But soon an unexpected accident forces all of those involved to reassess the situation and adopt a different position in each other’s lives.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About The Adopted
The Adopted is a 2011 French-language drama film directed by Mélanie Laurent. The cast is led by Mélanie Laurent, Denis Ménochet, Marie Denarnaud. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, The Roku Channel.
The Adopted was produced by StudioCanal and TF1 Films Production and made in France. It was released on November 23, 2011.
- Director
- Mélanie Laurent
- Writers
- Morgan Perez, Mélanie Laurent, Chris Deslandes
- Release date
- November 23, 2011
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production
The Adopted cast & crew
The Adopted was directed by Mélanie Laurent and written by Morgan Perez, Mélanie Laurent, and Chris Deslandes.
The cast features Mélanie Laurent as Lisa, Denis Ménochet as Alex, Marie Denarnaud as Marine, Clémentine Célarié as Millie, Audrey Lamy as Clémence, and Theodore Maquet-Foucher as Léo.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Arnaud Potier and it was produced by Bruno Levy.
Is The Adopted worth watching?
The Adopted holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Adopted is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Adopted
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Cast of The Adopted
Mélanie Laurent
Lisa
Denis Ménochet
Alex
Marie Denarnaud
Marine
Clémentine Célarié
Millie
Audrey Lamy
Clémence
Theodore Maquet-Foucher
Léo
Morgan Perez
Philippe
Nicolas Medad
Sébastien
The Adopted — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Adopted in United States?
The Adopted is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Adopted on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Adopted is currently available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Adopted in?
The Adopted is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Adopted?
The Adopted runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Adopted rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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