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    Marvin & Tige 1983 POSTER

    Marvin & Tige

    1983

    English

    2

    adoption

    alcoholism

    class

    Drama

    homelessness

    racism

    suicide

    Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
    The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo 2025 POSTER

    The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo

    2025

    Spanish

    3

    adoption

    aids

    chile

    Drama

    lgbt

    mining town

    sex worker

    Diego Céspedes Diego Céspedes Director Luis Dubó Luis Dubó as Clemente Sirena González Sirena González as Estrella Bruna Ramírez Bruna Ramírez as Leona Pedro Muñoz Pedro Muñoz as Yovani
    As an unknown and deadly disease begins to spread, legend has it that it is transmitted between two men, through a simple glance, when they fall in love. While people are accusing her family, Lidia must find out whether this myth is real or not.
    Bride Flight 2008 POSTER

    Bride Flight

    2008

    Dutch

    7.0

    4

    67%

    75%

    adoption

    airplane

    baby

    Drama

    emigration

    pregnancy

    Romance

    vineyard

    Ben Sombogaart Ben Sombogaart Director Karina Smulders Karina Smulders as Ada van Holland Anna Drijver Anna Drijver as Esther Cahn Elise Schaap Elise Schaap as Marjorie Mullin Rutger Hauer Rutger Hauer as Old Frank
    A romantic drama that charts the lives of three women from different backgrounds, forever changed when they emigrate to New Zealand as war brides.
    Any Day Now 2012 POSTER

    Any Day Now

    2012

    English

    7.4

    11

    78%

    76%

    1970s

    Action

    adoption

    california

    drag queen

    Drama

    drug addiction

    homophobia

    Romance

    Travis Fine Travis Fine Director Kamala Lopez Kamala Lopez as Agent Martinez Frances Fisher Frances Fisher as Judge Meyerson Alan Rachins Alan Rachins as Judge Resnick Jamie Anne Allman Jamie Anne Allman as Marianna Deison
    In the late 1970s, when a mentally handicapped teenager is abandoned, a gay couple takes him in and becomes the family he's never had. But once the unconventional living arrangement is discovered by authorities, the men must fight the legal system to adopt the child.
    Reclaim 2014 POSTER

    Reclaim

    2014

    English

    5.2

    13

    30%

    Action

    adoption

    Adventure

    cheat

    couple

    Crime

    daughter

    Drama

    Mystery

    Thriller

    travel

    Alan White Alan White Director John Cusack John Cusack as Benjamin Sunshine Logroño Sunshine Logroño as Mr. Lopez Jacki Weaver Jacki Weaver as Reigert Luis Guzmán Luis Guzmán as Superintendent
    After their newly adopted daughter goes missing in a small town, Steven and Shannon will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and the dangerous secret behind the adoption agency they trusted. Risking their own lives, they will discover just what being a parent means and how far they will go to get their child back.
    The Godsend 1980 POSTER

    The Godsend

    1980

    English

    5.3

    13

    Action

    adoption

    demon

    Drama

    family

    Horror

    woman director

    Gabrielle Beaumont Gabrielle Beaumont Director Patrick Barr Patrick Barr as Dr. Collins Jonathan Elsom Jonathan Elsom as Executive Anna Wing Anna Wing as Mrs. Taverner Angela Pleasence Angela Pleasence as The Stranger
    An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own, but over the years the strange deaths of their children make them consider whether the little girl is more than she appears.
    For the Love of a Child 2006 POSTER

    For the Love of a Child

    2006

    English

    7.1

    3

    87%

    87%

    abusive father

    Action

    adoption

    beating

    bully

    child abuse

    Drama

    orphan

    Douglas Barr Douglas Barr Director Maria del Mar Maria del Mar as Annie Jodi Stecyk Jodi Stecyk as Johnny Peri Gilpin Peri Gilpin as Sara Teri Polo Teri Polo as Yvonne
    1959, support from US troops based in Asia and later from the Sates enables two actresses to start a charity for mixed-race 'orphans' who are locally neglected as outcasts. Thus originates Childhelp, which later runs multi-disciplinary centers for abused and/or neglected children in the States. Among them is bright Jacob Fletcher, whose stepfather, a lawyer, terrorized him into utter trauma and reclaims him shortly after 10 months in jail. Jacob's peers have distressing stories of their own, but competent, devoted staff helps most of them decisively on the former farm, using animal therapy.
    God's Compass 2016 POSTER

    God's Compass

    2016

    English

    6.4

    5

    Action

    adoption

    christian film

    Drama

    Stephan Schultze Stephan Schultze Director T.C. Stallings T.C. Stallings as David Waters Erin Bethea Erin Bethea as Debra Carr Lindsley Register Lindsley Register as Jane Karen Abercrombie Karen Abercrombie as Suzanne Waters
    Suzanne Waters (Karen Abercrombie) has just passed the baton as the principal of the local high school. Having spent a lifetime teaching life lessons, the journey into retirement is about to bring her one of her greatest lessons. Her lesson plan will come from a troubled young man, Eli, as she invests in his life. Suzanne also becomes a first-time grandmother, and the new life of the baby brings renewed hope to the family as each member discovers their core value in God's path for their lives. As Suzanne reflects back on her life of faithfulness, we are reminded that there are no accidents in God's Kingdom, no chance meetings, no purposeless steps taken.
    Admission 2013 POSTER

    Admission

    2013

    English

    5.7

    31

    37%

    32%

    Action

    admissions

    adoption

    college admissions

    Comedy

    Drama

    princeton university

    Romance

    romantic dramedy

    wedding

    Paul Weitz Paul Weitz Director Brian d'Arcy James Brian d'Arcy James as Christopher Flynn Wallace Shawn Wallace Shawn as Clarence Sonya Walger Sonya Walger as Helen Paul Rudd Paul Rudd as John Pressman
    Straitlaced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former classmate, the freewheeling John Pressman. Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago.
    Closer to Home 2016 POSTER

    Closer to Home

    2016

    English

    5.2

    1

    Action

    adoption

    christian film

    Drama

    social worker

    Lamarcus Tinker Lamarcus Tinker Director Jemma Evans Jemma Evans as Chloe Nick W. Nicholson Nick W. Nicholson as Det. Robert Gray Cacilie Hughes Cacilie Hughes as Faith Al Hayter Al Hayter as Mr. Grimes
    When a social worker named (FAITH) begins to investigate a series of in depth cases,she begins to become emotionally involved. Which is breaking the number one Cardinal rule of her job. This pandora box of emotions begins to unravel & pull back the layers on FAITHS own past. Leading her down a path of discovery,that no one is expecting.
    Glorious 39 2009 POSTER

    Glorious 39

    2009

    English

    6.4

    19

    44%

    43%

    1930s

    Action

    adoption

    boys' choir

    Drama

    foreign worker

    History

    Mystery

    radio

    Thriller

    War

    Stephen Poliakoff Stephen Poliakoff Director Bill Nighy Bill Nighy as Alexander Juno Temple Juno Temple as Celia Corin Redgrave Corin Redgrave as Oliver Eddie Redmayne Eddie Redmayne as Ralph
    A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the wealthy Keyes maintain a confident façade in the British countryside until daughter Anne becomes an unexpected pawn. Her accidental discovery of secret recordings creates a rift in the family.
    Finding a Family 2011 POSTER

    Finding a Family

    2011

    English

    6.9

    8

    62%

    62%

    Action

    adoption

    Drama

    foster care

    graduation

    hallmark movie

    manic depression

    Mark Jean Mark Jean Director Jared Abrahamson Jared Abrahamson as Alex Chivescu John Shaw John Shaw as Chuck P. Lynn Johnson P. Lynn Johnson as Judge Kathryn Kirkpatrick Kathryn Kirkpatrick as Librarian
    Bright Alex grows up in Michigan proud of his mother, Romanian immigrant Ileana, who became a professor, vowing to make her dream come true by graduating from Harvard. But when mother becomes manic-depressive and repeatedly dumps her medication, Alex each time lands in foster care. At age 16, he gets legal emancipation and vows to take charge of their lives himself
    Faith's Song 2017 POSTER

    Faith's Song

    2017

    English

    4.6

    4

    43%

    43%

    Action

    adoption

    car accident

    christian film

    Drama

    faith

    non-believers

    singer

    Frank Hutto Frank Hutto Director Todd Shevchik Todd Shevchik as Frank James Tavelle James Tavelle as Mechanic #2 Shelby Christine Freeman Shelby Christine Freeman as Nevaeh Marcus Lattimore Marcus Lattimore as Self
    A young girl's faith is tested, when her parents are suddenly killed in a car accident and she's forced to move in with relatives who don't share her belief in God. A talented singer, who desires to worship God with her songs, she finds herself in a new city, a new school and no friends. With her uncle and others at school challenging her faith, one boy emerges, who seems to see the greatness in her. Now she must come to grips with either fitting in or following God - which could cost her more than just her faith.
    One Good Cop 1991 POSTER

    One Good Cop

    1991

    English

    5.9

    21

    14%

    36%

    Action

    adoption

    cop

    Crime

    Drama

    drug dealer

    justice

    partner

    Thriller

    undercover

    Heywood Gould Heywood Gould Director Michael Keaton Michael Keaton as Artie Lewis Tierre Turner Tierre Turner as First Hood Rene Russo Rene Russo as Rita Lewis Henry Kingi Jr. Henry Kingi Jr. as Third Hood
    When his partner is killed in the line of duty, Artie Lewis becomes the legal guardian of his three orphaned girls. But during his investigation of the case, Lewis finds his life – and that of his newfound family – on the line. That's when the guilty crime-lord comes face to face with one man's rage, one man's fury, one man's justice.
    The Christmas Lottery 2020 POSTER

    The Christmas Lottery

    2020

    English

    5.6

    3

    Action

    adoption

    Comedy

    dementia

    holiday

    houston, texas

    lottery

    new york city

    Tamika Miller Tamika Miller Director Traci Braxton Traci Braxton as Announcer Marcus Allen Marcus Allen as Caroler Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson as Gerald Gina Jun Gina Jun as Staff
    The Davenport sisters have drifted apart over the years but when their Dad wins the lottery all he wants is having his girls home for Christmas. Getting over years of resentment proves a big task but it's pushed aside when their mother suffering from dementia loses the ticket. They put aside their differences to help find the ticket and in doing so get over their differences and finally learn to come together.
    Baby for Sale 2004 POSTER

    Baby for Sale

    2004

    English

    5.8

    1

    46%

    46%

    Action

    adoption

    auction

    baby

    Drama

    fbi

    hungary

    sting operation

    Peter Svatek Peter Svatek Director Bruce Ramsay Bruce Ramsay as Gabor Szabo Millie Tresierra Millie Tresierra as Grazer's Receptionist Dana Delany Dana Delany as Nathalie Johnson Babs Chula Babs Chula as Surrogate Judge
    A couple discover that the baby girl they're trying to adopt is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. The couple become part of a sting operation to bust the baby-selling ring.
    On Putin's Blacklist 2017 POSTER

    On Putin's Blacklist

    2017

    English

    4.0

    5

    96%

    Action

    adoption

    Documentary

    putin

    russia

    vladimir putin

    Boris Ivanov Boris Ivanov Director
    Traces the new Cold War between Russia and the West from the ban on American citizens adopting Russian children to the Kremlin’s anti-LGBTQ campaign, which positions the international marriage equality movement as a national threat.
    Found. 2020 POSTER

    Found.

    2020

    English

    5.9

    1

    Action

    adoption

    appalachian mountains

    culture shock

    Drama

    Family

    foster care

    social isolation

    teenage boy

    David Alford David Alford Director Nick Koesters Nick Koesters as Billings Joseph Stam Joseph Stam as Finch David Alford David Alford as Ice cream man Wendy Mitchell Piper Wendy Mitchell Piper as Janelle Brennan
    "Found" is the story of an innocent teenage boy raised up in the Appalachian Mountains on a small old fashioned homestead devoid of modern conveniences and tucked away from the broader culture at large. Through a sudden tragedy, he suddenly finds himself cast out, alone and adrift into our high-speed, hi-tech modern world until he meets a troubled family who takes him into their home for better or for worse. What he learns about himself and what others around him discover about themselves brings new meaning to the phrase "testing your faith" (James 1:2-4).
    I nostri figli 2018 POSTER

    I nostri figli

    2018

    Italian

    7.0

    3

    Action

    adoption

    Drama

    family

    family drama

    femicide

    homicide

    sons

    Andrea Porporati Andrea Porporati Director Antonello Puglisi Antonello Puglisi as Vanessa Incontrada Vanessa Incontrada as Anna Jerry Mastrodomenico Jerry Mastrodomenico as Ialongo Giorgio Pasotti Giorgio Pasotti as Roberto
    Elena, a Sicilian mother of three, is murdered by her husband. Her cousin, Roberto decides to take the three orphans into custody. Together with his wife, Anna, he takes charge of the maintenance of the three nephews, who join the other two children of the couple. The adaptation of the three children to the new reality is complex and conflicting. The backlash on the family budget is heavy. Roberto and his wife make do to ensure that the children are supported, trying not to let them know how their mother died.
    A Home of Our Own 1993 POSTER

    A Home of Our Own

    1993

    English

    7.1

    8

    50%

    72%

    Action

    adoption

    biography

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    family relationships

    homelessness

    widow

    Tony Bill Tony Bill Director Tony Bill Tony Bill as Doctor Kathy Bates Kathy Bates as Frances Lacey Frank Gerrish Frank Gerrish as Mr. Whitman Edward Furlong Edward Furlong as Shayne Lacey
    In 1960s Los Angeles an energetic widow and her six children try to make a dream of theirs come true: to have a home of their own. They leave L.A. and head for the countryside, all the while facing numerous difficulties and obstacles during their journey.
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