Child 44
2015, English. Directed by Daniel Espinosa.
How do you find a killer who doesn’t exist?
Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 1,881 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Child 44
Child 44 is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Daniel EspinosaDirector
- Tom HardyLeo Demidov
- Gary OldmanGeneral Mikhail Nesterov
- Noomi RapaceRaisa Demidov
- Fares FaresAlexei Andreyev
- Joel KinnamanVasili
- Paddy ConsidineVladimir Malevich
- Jason ClarkeAnatoly Brodsky
- Mark Lewis JonesTortoise
- Vincent CasselMajor Kuzmin
- Nikolaj Lie KaasIvan Sukov
- Charles DanceMajor Grachev
- Xavier AtkinsYoung Leo Demidov
Details
- Released
- 15 March 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Price
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $13M
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What Child 44 is based on
Child 44 is based on Child 44, a 2008 novel by Tom Rob Smith, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 2008
Child 44
By Tom Rob Smith
Published by Simon & Schuster
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Child 44: quick answers
Is Child 44 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 1,881 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Child 44?
Child 44 runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Child 44 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Child 44. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Child 44 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Child 44 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Child 44 on?
Child 44 is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Child 44?
If you liked Child 44, try M, Gorky Park, Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974.
Who directed Child 44?
Child 44 (2015) was directed by Daniel Espinosa and stars Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace.
What is Child 44 based on?
Child 44 is based on Child 44, a 2008 novel by Tom Rob Smith, published by Simon & Schuster.