The Child in Time
2018, English. Directed by Julian Farino.
A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen realises his daughter is gone. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Julian FarinoDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchStephen Lewis
- Kelly MacdonaldJulie Lewis
- Stephen Campbell MooreCharles Darke
- Saskia ReevesThelma Darke
- Andrea HallPolicewoman
- Jim CreightonMale Neighbour
- Beatrice WhiteKate Lewis
- Rosa-Marie LewisShop Assistant
- Franc AshmanLydia Webb
- Anna MadeleyRachel Murray
- John HopkinsHome Secretary
- Elliot LeveyPrime Minister
Details
- Released
- 5 July 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Stephen Butchard
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What The Child in Time is based on
The Child in Time is based on The Child in Time, a 1987 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Novel · 1987
The Child in Time
By Ian McEwan
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The Child in Time: quick answers
Is The Child in Time worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Child in Time?
The Child in Time runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Child in Time have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Child in Time. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Child in Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Child in Time yet.
Which OTT platform is The Child in Time on?
The Child in Time isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Child in Time?
If you liked The Child in Time, try The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Meltdown: Days of Destruction, Dad.
Who directed The Child in Time?
The Child in Time (2018) was directed by Julian Farino and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Macdonald, Stephen Campbell Moore.
What is The Child in Time based on?
The Child in Time is based on The Child in Time, a 1987 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.