The Children Act(2018)
We all make choices. Hers make history.
The Children Act Synopsis
In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.
The Children Act (2018) is a drama film directed by Richard Eyre, released on August 1, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead and Jason Watkins. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 659 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Eyre
- Writers:
- Ian McEwan
- Producers:
- Duncan Kenworthy
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- FilmNation Entertainment, BBC Film, Toledo Productions
- Revenue:
- $17,696,794
- Status:
- Released
The Children Act (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Children Act before you stream it.
The Children Act Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emma Thompson
as Fiona Maye
Stanley Tucci
as Jack Maye
Fionn Whitehead
as Adam Henry
Jason Watkins
as Nigel Pauling
Anthony Calf
as Mark Berner
Paul Jesson
as Humphrey
Ben Chaplin
as Kevin Henry
Eileen Walsh
as Naomi Henry
Reena Lalbihari
as Samaira
Dominic Carter
as Roger
- Paul Kemble
Paul Kemble
as Keith
Daniel Fritz
as German Journalist
Key crew
Directed by Richard Eyre, written by Ian McEwan, produced by Duncan Kenworthy.
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The Children Act Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 659 ratings.
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The Children Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Children Act online?
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The Children Act (2018) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Children Act?
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The main cast of The Children Act (2018) includes Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Jason Watkins and Anthony Calf. The film was directed by Richard Eyre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children Act released?
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The Children Act was released on August 1, 2018 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Children Act worth watching?
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The Children Act (2018) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 659 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Children Act?
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Yes. The official The Children Act trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.