The Children
2008, English. Directed by Tom Shankland.
You brought them into this world. Now ... They will take you out.
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 442 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Children
The Children isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 2008.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 December 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tom Shankland
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The Children: quick answers
Is The Children worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 442 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children?
The Children runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Children have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Children. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Children parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Children is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Children on?
The Children isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 2008. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children?
If you liked The Children, try Night of the Hunted, Bone Lake, Goodnight Mommy.
Who directed The Children?
The Children (2008) was directed by Tom Shankland and stars Eva Birthistle, Hannah Tointon, Stephen Campbell Moore.