Adoption Movies
Does anyone know of any good movies concerning adoption? I would love some about different perspectives on the whole experience, especially that of the birthmotther. I requested a few on Netflix, but not enough people have requested them, so they are currently unavailable. I think if a lot of people request the same movie they will purchase it and put it into circulation. So far I've requested "Adopted: the movie" and "Outside Looking In" If you know of any others please post!
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Permalink Reply by Huang Mei-Ling on -
Daughter of Danang (Vietnam adoptee who reunited)
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Permalink Reply by Dee Thompson on -
I don't know if this is helpful, but Benjamin Button is essentially an adoption movie. Benjamin is adopted by a black family and raised in their home, where they are caretakers for the elderly. One of my favorite scenes is when he's at his birthfather's funeral with his adoptive mother and she says something about him being buried next to his mother, and he says affectionately and firmly "YOU are my mother." That made me cry when I saw it and it makes me cry now just typing this.
There's Juno, the hit from a couple of years back. There's one that came out some years ago called Immediate Family which is terrific, both from the birthmom's side and the adoptive parents. I hope this link works:
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Permalink Reply by Adrienne on -
I've already watched Juno, and just watched Immediate Family - it IS a terrific movie. I almost cried - and that is a big deal! It did not shy away from dealing with the struggles both the adoptive and birth families go through. I laughed out loud when they were taking their own picture for their profile and she said "hurry up, I'm losing my spontaneity!" because that's exactly how I felt. Thank you so much for recommending it.
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Permalink Reply by Jill Gislason on -
Trazan LOL and Saving Isaiah are very good ones.
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Permalink Reply by Chandra Munson-Forest on -
I requested Adopted the Movie - it's a tough one to watch, but VERY, VERY good, and well worth it. You can see a bunch of clips from it on You Tube. And, if it doesn't become available from Netflix, I highly recommend just buying it. It's expensive, but it is supporting the people who worked very hard to make this movie - and it's an independent documentary - which are notoriously difficult to finish & get released!
Juno is pretty good - but somewhat unrealistic about how easily a birthmother might be able to make the decision to create an adoption plan for her child.
This site has a list of movies in which adoption is either the central theme - or at least mentioned/explored. I just found it using a Google search. It gives a brief synopsis of each one - I found some I think I might need to watch!!!
http: // www . adoption crossroads . org / Adoption Movies . html
Just remove all of the spaces!!!
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Permalink Reply by Lechelle Hendricks on -
Australia, the 2008 movie starring Nicole Kidman. The specific situation won't apply, but the adoption theme in it is so strong it has become one of my favorite movies ever. I cried so much in that movie.
For a laugh, try Baby Mama, starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
Superman movies. The original or the new one.
The Anne of Green Gable movies
Sorry that doesn't give you much from the birthmother's perspective.
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Permalink Reply by Adrienne on
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you all should watch Martian Child - very touching story about older-child adoption. I think it may be a child from foster care, I really don't remember, but it is good.
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Permalink Reply by Angie Sanders on -
Yes. Martian Child is based on a true story. Rent the DVD and watch the special features to see the real father and his adopted son. It's a great movie starring John Cusak.
Adrienne Hellinger said:you all should watch Martian Child - very touching story about older-child adoption. I think it may be a child from foster care, I really don't remember, but it is good.
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Permalink Reply by Christine Mitchell on -
Great idea to seek out positive adoption movies! Not sure if you mean movies just for you, or to show your kids as well....
So far, I have been more concerned with movies that might trigger grief reactions in my daughter. I try to find out as much as possible ahead of time, so we can avoid the movie if necessary, or more likely discuss it before and/or after. Screenit.com is a great site for parents, which gives really detailed information about everything /i> in the movie. It ranks various things from mild, moderate, severe, etc. for language, sexuality, even smoking, scary music, and disrespectful attitudes, etc. and gives information about those actual scenes.
Adoptive parents should be aware of adoption themes in some movies that are not advertised as such - Hotel for Dogs (cruel and neglectful foster parents, sibling separation, adoption), Matilda (cruel birthparents, relinquishment and adoption), and Meet the Robinsons (older child adoption, repeated rejection, search for birth mom) come to mind.
We saw G-Force recently and lovedit! But it is amazing how often rejection, loss, abandonment, etc. show up in movies! One of the guinea pigs was abandoned by his birth parents, another is seeking out his birth siblinbs, etc. Some adopted kids will be oblivious to this, but some (like mine) are more sensitive to these themes in movies. Kids adopted at older ages (especially after abuse and neglect) are probably more affected.
Sometimes these movies can offer a good opportunity to open a discussion with kids. I have been hearing great things about Martian Child and hope to see it soon.
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Permalink Reply by Lynette Fitzpatrick on -
I am partial to John Cusack (a favorite actor) but I have to say Martin Child is a very good movie, and I do reccomend it.
Adrienne Hellinger said:you all should watch Martian Child - very touching story about older-child adoption. I think it may be a child from foster care, I really don't remember, but it is good.
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie B. on -
I really like Disney's animated adventure movie, "Meet the Robinson's". Lewis is in an orphanage (he's 12 years old) and travels back through time to save the planet with his son from the future. (Although he doesn't know it is his son until the end). At the end of the movie you see the flashback of him getting adopted by a couple and going home with them. He even gets the opportunity to go back in time to the moment where he was left on the doorstep of the orphanage. He wanted to approach his birthmother and ask her why she chose to give him up. And at the very last minutes, he realizes that he knew in his heart all along that she did it to give him a better life because she loved him. It is touching, appropriate for kids and has a great message.
I also really like the Janette Oak Love Comes Softly series...which are Hallmark movies. I think in nearly every movie the main character adopts at least 1 older child. Such good stories of faith and hope. I love them. If you liked Little House on the Prairie on TV, you will LOVE these.
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Permalink Reply by Desha Wood on -
martian child is SUCH a great movie! in the special features they have interviews with the people the movie is based on, such a great story of love!
Adrienne said:you all should watch Martian Child - very touching story about older-child adoption. I think it may be a child from foster care, I really don't remember, but it is good.
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