The Children Act
2018, English. Directed by Richard Eyre.
We all make choices. Hers make history.
In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 662 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Children Act
The Children Act is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- Emma ThompsonFiona Maye
- Stanley TucciJack Maye
- Fionn WhiteheadAdam Henry
- Ben ChaplinKevin Henry
- Jason WatkinsNigel Pauling
- Nikki Amuka-BirdAmadia Kalu
- Anthony CalfMark Berner
- Rosie CavalieroMarina Green
- Eileen WalshNaomi Henry
- Nicholas JonesProfessor Carter
- Rupert VansittartSherwood Runcie
- Reena LalbihariSamaira
Details
- Released
- 1 August 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Ian McEwan
- Box office
- $18M
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What The Children Act is based on
The Children Act is based on The Children Act, a 2014 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 2014
The Children Act
By Ian McEwan
Published by Jonathan Cape
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Children Act: quick answers
Is The Children Act worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 662 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children Act?
The Children Act runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Children Act have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Children Act. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Children Act parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Children Act is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Children Act on?
The Children Act is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children Act?
If you liked The Children Act, try Saint Judy, 55 Steps, A Civil Action.
Who directed The Children Act?
The Children Act (2018) was directed by Richard Eyre and stars Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead.
What is The Children Act based on?
The Children Act is based on The Children Act, a 2014 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Jonathan Cape.