Martian Child

Based on the mostly autobiographical novelette by David Gerrold, this moving drama stars John Cusack as David Gordon, a successful science fiction writer and widower who decides to adopt a child. Paired up with Dennis (Bobby Coleman), a young boy who believes he’s from the planet Mars, will David and his new charge be able to form a bond that will help them both cope with their personal troubles? With Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo, Oliver Platt, and Joan Cusack. 107 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary; deleted scenes; featurettes.