The Adopted (2011) movie poster

The Adopted

2011 · 100 min · Director: Mélanie Laurent

The Adopted (2011) is a drama, directed by Mélanie Laurent. It stars Mélanie Laurent and Denis Ménochet. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What The Adopted Is About

Lisa and her adopted sister Marine live in a closed arrangement that admits nobody except Lisa's small son Léo. When Marine falls in love with Alex, a customer at her bookshop, Lisa finds herself outside it and the tension builds. Then an unexpected accident forces all of them to work out their position in relation to each other all over again. It is Mélanie Laurent's first film as a director, built in three parts from three points of view. Laurent also plays Lisa, opposite Denis Ménochet from Inglourious Basterds.

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What is The Adopted about?

Lisa and her adopted sister Marine live in a closed arrangement that admits nobody except Lisa's small son Léo. When Marine falls in love with Alex, a customer at her bookshop, Lisa finds herself outside it and the tension builds.

Where can I watch The Adopted?

The Adopted is available to watch on digital platforms such as Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Adopted?

The Adopted runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The Adopted come out?

The Adopted was released in 2011.

Who directed The Adopted?

The Adopted was directed by Mélanie Laurent.

Who stars in The Adopted?

The Adopted stars Mélanie Laurent, Denis Ménochet, Marie Denarnaud, Clémentine Célarié.

What is The Adopted's rating?

The Adopted holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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