A recently widowed science fiction writer (
John Cusack) forms an unlikely family with a close friend (
Amanda Peet) and a young boy he adopts who claims to be from Mars. The new couple ignores some sage parenting advice from the widower’s sister (
Joan Cusack) and gets more than they bargained for when a series of strange occurrences lead them to believe that the child’s claim may be true.
Based on the award-winning novel by David Gerrold.
Canadian Connection: Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Several supporting cast members are Canadian.
I love this movie! I've always enjoyed John and Joan Cusack but Bobby Coleman was incredible. I have watched it many times now and can't get enough of him.
Great way to look at Family dynamics and how we all fit into the Family roll. Nice to see Nanaimo have a connection to this movie as well.