The Child in Time(2018)
The Child in Time Synopsis
A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen realises his daughter is gone. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.
The Child in Time (2018) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Julian Farino, released on July 5, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore and Saskia Reeves. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Farino
- Writers:
- Stephen Butchard, Claire Marshall, Ian McEwan
- Producers:
- Grainne Marmion
- Cinematographer:
- David Odd
- Composer:
- Adrian Johnston
- Production:
- SunnyMarch, Pinewood Television
- Status:
- Released
The Child in Time (2018) Trailer
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The Child in Time Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Child in Time.
The Child in Time: Trailer - BBC One
Trailer
I thought I'd seen her - The Child in Time: Preview - BBC One
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Benedict Cumberbatch interview - The Child in Time: Extra - BBC One
Featurette
The Child in Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Stephen Lewis
Kelly Macdonald
as Julie Lewis
Stephen Campbell Moore
as Charles Darke
Saskia Reeves
as Thelma Darke
Andrea Hall
as Policewoman
Jim Creighton
as Male Neighbour
- Beatrice White
Beatrice White
as Kate Lewis
- Rosa-Marie Lewis
Rosa-Marie Lewis
as Shop Assistant
Franc Ashman
as Lydia Webb
Anna Madeley
as Rachel Murray
John Hopkins
as Home Secretary
Elliot Levey
as Prime Minister
Key crew
Directed by Julian Farino, written by Stephen Butchard, Claire Marshall and Ian McEwan, produced by Grainne Marmion.
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The Child in Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 105 ratings.
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The Child in Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Child in Time online?
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The Child in Time (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Child in Time?
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The main cast of The Child in Time (2018) includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore, Saskia Reeves and Andrea Hall. The film was directed by Julian Farino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Child in Time released?
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The Child in Time was released on July 5, 2018 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Child in Time worth watching?
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The Child in Time (2018) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 105 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Child in Time?
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