Alex: The Life of a Child
1986, English. Directed by Robert Markowitz.
Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 23 April 1986
- Country
- United States of America
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What Alex: The Life of a Child is based on
Alex: The Life of a Child is adapted from a novel.
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Alex: The Life of a Child runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Alex: The Life of a Child is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Alex: The Life of a Child isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 1986. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alex: The Life of a Child?
If you liked Alex: The Life of a Child, try Miracles from Heaven, Bridge to Terabithia, Lorenzo's Oil.
Who directed Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) was directed by Robert Markowitz and stars Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James.
What is Alex: The Life of a Child based on?
Alex: The Life of a Child is adapted from a novel.