You'll wish it was only make-believe.
After being shot in a toy store, a serial killer transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll. A mother then gifts it to her six-year-old son Andy, which unleashes terror upon the city.
Child's Play (1988) is a horror film directed by Tom Holland, released on November 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif and Chris Sarandon. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3,458 ratings.
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Alex Vincent
as Andy Barclay
Catherine Hicks
as Karen Barclay
Brad Dourif
as Charles Lee Ray
Chris Sarandon
as Mike Norris
Dinah Manoff
as Maggie Peterson
Tommy Swerdlow
as Jack Santos
Jack Colvin
as Dr. Ardmore
Neil Giuntoli
as Eddie Caputo
Juan Ramírez
as Peddler
Alan Wilder
as Mr. Criswell
Richard Baird
as News Reporter at Toy Store
Ray Oliver
as Dr. Death
Directed by Tom Holland, written by Tom Holland, John Lafia and Don Mancini, produced by David Kirschner.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3,458 ratings.
I'm a big fan of the _Chucky_ franchise. Throughout all of its ups and downs, Don Mancini and the gang have never failed to bring forward a watchable movie. Even the most recent entry, _Cult of Chucky_ (which was kind of a fuck-up) provided me great enjoyment as a series-long fan. But no subsequent movie has ever matched the original for me. That first _Child's Play_ didn't just birth a classic character, it is, in…
Reviewed on October 18, 2017
Young "Andy" (Alex Vincent) is obsessed with the "Good Guys" cartoons on the telly. Of course there is loads of accompanying merchandise, but his widowed mother "Karen" (Catherine Hicks) has to make ends meet so the newly released doll is just too expensive for the young lad's birthday. Luckily for her, her pal "Maggie" (Dinah Manoff) finds a street pedlar who has one for a mere $30 and so she takes it home to the…
Reviewed on September 17, 2022
Loved Chucky I watched this movie a lot as a kid. It was only creepy to me after he was burned up. That was the only part I remember getting scared from.
Reviewed on June 4, 2023
_**May 4, 2025**_ It's a good movie and a great franchise starter. It's creative, funny, scary and really well acted. This is one of my most rewatched films because it's such an easy watch. It's iconic for every deserving reason and it never gets old, the only reason it doesn't have a full score is due to me wanting more Chucky than this one has. **9.5/10**
Reviewed on May 14, 2025
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Child's Play (1988) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Child's Play (1988) includes Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif, Chris Sarandon and Dinah Manoff. The film was directed by Tom Holland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Child's Play was released on November 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 27m.
Child's Play (1988) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3,458 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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