The Children Act(2018)
“We all make choices. Hers make history.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Eyre
Studio
FilmNation Entertainment
Revenue
$18M
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
as Keith
Daniel Fritz
as German Journalist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
FilmNation Entertainment • BBC Film • Toledo Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Children Act?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Children Act (2018).
What is The Children Act about?▼
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.
Who directed The Children Act?▼
The Children Act was directed by Richard Eyre and released in 2018. It is a drama film.
How long is The Children Act?▼
The Children Act has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Children Act?▼
The cast of The Children Act includes 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 and more.
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