Child's Play
1988, English. Directed by Tom Holland.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 3,563 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Child's Play
Child's Play is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom HollandDirector
- Alex VincentAndy Barclay
- Catherine HicksKaren Barclay
- Brad DourifCharles Lee Ray
- Chris SarandonMike Norris
- Dinah ManoffMaggie Peterson
- Tommy SwerdlowJack Santos
- Jack ColvinDr. Ardmore
- Neil GiuntoliEddie Caputo
- Juan RamírezPeddler
- Alan WilderMr. Criswell
- Richard BairdNews Reporter at Toy Store
- Ray OliverDr. Death
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Holland, John Lafia, Don Mancini
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $44M
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News & fan talk
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What comes next in the series.
Child's Play 2
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Child's Play: quick answers
What comes after Child's Play?
Next in the series: Child's Play 2 (1990), Child's Play 3 (1991), and Bride of Chucky (1998).
Is Child's Play worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 3,563 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Child's Play?
Child's Play runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Child's Play have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Child's Play. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Child's Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Child's Play is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Child's Play on?
Child's Play is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Child's Play?
If you liked Child's Play, try Cult of Chucky, Curse of Chucky, Child's Play 2.
Who directed Child's Play?
Child's Play (1988) was directed by Tom Holland and stars Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Brad Dourif.