Foster(2018)
Every Child Needs A Family
Foster Synopsis
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.
Foster (2018) is a documentary film directed by Mark Jonathan Harris, released on June 14, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Earcylene Beavers, Jessica Chandler, Jacqueline Chun and Ben Colella. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Jonathan Harris
- Writers:
- Mark Jonathan Harris
- Producers:
- Deborah Oppenheimer, Samantha Polan, Lisa Remington
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Higgins
- Composer:
- Gary Lionelli
- Production:
- Sabine Films
- Status:
- Released
Foster (2018) Trailer
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Foster Cast & Crew
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Directed by Mark Jonathan Harris, written by Mark Jonathan Harris, produced by Deborah Oppenheimer, Samantha Polan and Lisa Remington.
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Foster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Foster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Foster online?
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Foster (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Foster?
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The main cast of Foster (2018) includes Earcylene Beavers, Jessica Chandler, Jacqueline Chun, Ben Colella and Patricia Soung. The film was directed by Mark Jonathan Harris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Foster released?
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Foster was released on June 14, 2018 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Foster worth watching?
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Foster (2018) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Foster?
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Yes. The official Foster trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.