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The Children Act

The Children Act

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Children Act
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2018-08-01
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (626 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $17,696,794
  • Production Companies: FilmNation Entertainment, BBC Film, Toledo Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5747
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

as Fiona Maye

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

as Jack Maye

Fionn Whitehead

Fionn Whitehead

as Adam Henry

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

as Nigel Pauling

Anthony Calf

Anthony Calf

as Mark Berner

Paul Jesson

Paul Jesson

as Humphrey

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

as Kevin Henry

Eileen Walsh

Eileen Walsh

as Naomi Henry

Reena Lalbihari

Reena Lalbihari

as Samaira

Dominic Carter

Dominic Carter

as Roger

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Trailers & Clips

The Children Act | Official Trailer | A24

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookmarriage crisislaw and ethicsyoung boylawyerillnessreligiosityjehovah's witness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children Act?

The Children Act is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2018-08-01.

Who are the main actors in The Children Act?

The main cast includes Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead, Jason Watkins, Anthony Calf, .

Where can I watch The Children Act online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Children Act is available.

Is The Children Act based on a true story?

We all make choices. Hers make history.

What is the IMDb rating of The Children Act?

The Children Act has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 626 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Children Act?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $17,696,794 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Children Act?

The soundtrack was composed by FilmNation Entertainment, BBC Film, Toledo Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Children Act filmed?

The Children Act was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Children Act?

The total runtime of The Children Act is 105 minutes.

Is The Children Act suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Children Act?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Children Act.

Does The Children Act have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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