Foster (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Foster is a documentary film directed by Mark Jonathan Harris, running about 113 minutes. “Every Child Needs A Family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With one in eight American children suffering a confirmed case of neglect or abuse by age 18, there are currently more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S., a number that continues to grow each year. Drawing on unprecedented access, FOSTER explores the often-misunderstood world of foster care through compelling stories from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest county child welfare agency in the country.
Who’s in it. Foster stars Earcylene Beavers as Self, Jessica Chandler as Self, Jacqueline Chun as Self and Ben Colella as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Foster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foster page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foster (2018)?
- In US, Foster is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Foster worth watching?
- Foster holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foster?
- Foster stars Earcylene Beavers, Jessica Chandler, Jacqueline Chun, Ben Colella and Patricia Soung.
- When was Foster released?
- Foster was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.