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The Foster Boy

7.020111h 43mMovieDrama

Switzerland, 1955. The young orphan Max is sent as a foster child and contracted to work for the Bösiger family who lives on a farm. His foster parents treat him like a workhorse while their son seizes every opportunity to humiliate him.…

DirectorMarkus Imboden
WriterPlinio Bachmann
ProducersPeter Reichenbach·Claudia Schröder

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Foster Boy isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Markus Imboden

KRKatja Riemann
Katja Riemann
Mrs. Bösiger
SKStefan Kurt
Stefan Kurt
Mr. Bösiger
MSMaximilian Simonischek
Maximilian Simonischek
Jakob
MHMax Hubacher
Max Hubacher
Max
LBLisa Brand
Lisa Brand
Berteli
MSMiriam Stein
Miriam Stein
Esther
AMAndreas Matti
Andreas Matti
Hasslinger
HFHeidy Forster
Heidy Forster
Grandmother
ULUrsina Lardi
Ursina Lardi
Mother Dürrer
ESErnst C. Sigrist
Ernst C. Sigrist
Policeman
CGChristoph Gaugler
Christoph Gaugler
Störmetzger
PWPeter Wyssbrod
Peter Wyssbrod
Doctor

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The Foster Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Foster Boy?

The Foster Boy isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Foster Boy on Netflix?

No, The Foster Boy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Foster Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Foster Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Foster Boy for free?

The Foster Boy isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.